QHSE Assistant - Fixed term (12 months) in Wigan

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a QHSE Assistant to join our team on a fixed‑term basis (12 months). As a QHSE Assistant you will assist the HSE Manager in leading the site Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental agenda, ensuring the full deployment of the quality strategy, systems and processes to meet the requirements of BRC, A2 permit, the Health and Safety Framework, and any other standards acquired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with QHSE compliance with external and internal standards, including BRC, A2 permit, and ISO14001.
• Deliver site health and safety inductions to all new employees.
• Work with employees to develop a culture of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement across the site.
• Review and research QHSE information to assist in the development/improvement of procedures/documents in line with management standards.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with environmental permits and other relevant legislation.
• Retain accurate and up‑to‑date hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Produce accurate and timely QHSE data for the management team.
• Participate in the site auditing schedule, ensuring the management systems and site are audit‑ready.
• Understand customer expectations relating to product quality and record this detail in the quality management system.
• Assist with the development, execution, and improvement of defect, accident, and environmental impact prevention.
• Contribute to the development of QHSE training.
• Support the QHSE Manager to maintain/update QHSE performance data.
• Investigate customer complaints, assisting the QHSE Manager in identifying corrective actions to drive down ENC and CNQ.
• Provide research information to the QHSE Manager, enabling the development of short‑ and long‑term QHSE strategy, objectives, and KPIs.
• Assist the QHSE Manager in the delivery of the site Master Plan and Strategy.
• Liaise with employees/managers to provide support with QHSE issues and deliver feedback at management meetings.
• Adhere to general housekeeping and hygiene rules, ensuring the wider team maintains a clean, tidy, and organised environment.

Qualifications – What We Need From You

• Experience within a Health and Safety role is desirable, but not essential.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a QHSE role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience implementing and improving standards such as BRC, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001.
• Internal auditor qualification (desirable, not essential).
• HACCP Level 3 training (desirable, not essential).
• Ability to interface at all levels and build a positive QHSE culture.
• Strong decision‑making, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a motivated team player.
• Strong administrative skills are essential.
• Competent user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reasonable fitness required for light lifting and bending.

What We Offer

• Friendly atmosphere and progression opportunities.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually).
• Refer a Friend Scheme (£500).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Home & Tech Scheme.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• Free tea/coffee.

Equal Opportunity and Data Protection

Saica Group is committed to equal opportunities between men and women. All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expressly requests their cancellation or rectification in writing.