QHSE Coordinator in Newport

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Safety is paramount to Framatome in the UK and globally. Safety is our overarching value and Quality is like safety being integral to the nuclear safety culture driving our operations and being at the core of our customers' business.

As part of our growth, we have integrated the QHSE function to serve the overall operations of Framatome Ltd in the UK and liaise with Framatome Group with this respect. The QHSE Coordinator will directly:

• Assist with document control, records management and version tracking of policies, procedures and technical documents.
• Coordinate audits (internal, external, and regulatory), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are tracked and closed.
• Maintain records related to risk assessments, non-conformances, safety inspections, incident investigations, and training compliance.
• Maintain QHSE management databases and software.
• Track training records and certifications for staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Organize QHSE committee meetings, prepare agendas, and draft minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the QHSE Managers and wider team.

The QHSE Coordinator will work closely with:

• The Supervising Technical Coordinator to integrate digital solutions with procedural and system requirements.
• Various process owners in the business to ensure that health and safety within the Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements.
• The IMS Manager to support the maintenance and administration of the IMS.
• The Head of Function to prepare and maintain QHSE reports and performance indicators for management review.

We are looking for:

• Experience or qualifications in business administration, engineering, safety management, or related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in a support or administrative role.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Auditor training (internal or external) desirable.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety/environmental qualification advantageous.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent team working skills.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role has the potential to lead to a structured Apprenticeship programme in either disciplines of Quality, Health & Safety and/or Environment for candidates where there is an interest.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.