QESH Co-Ordinator in Harlow

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in the US.

At SMT GB, we are committed to driving excellence in Quality, Environment, Safety, Health and Sustainability (QESH) across our business. As the exclusive Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in Great Britain, we continue to invest in innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We're looking for a highly analytical and motivated QESH Co-ordinator to support our national QESH team based in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional with a passion for sustainability, environmental performance, quality improvement and data-driven decision making.

Working closely with our QESH Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Fleet Manager and Quality Manager, you will play a key role in supporting business-wide initiatives, reporting performance indicators and driving continual improvement projects that positively impact our people, customers and the environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Gather, analyse and report QESH and ESG performance data across environmental, quality, fleet and health & safety activities.
• Support reporting for key metrics including greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, waste, water usage, vehicle performance, customer complaints, incidents and quality defects.
• Undertake research and analysis to identify opportunities for business improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Develop data-driven business cases to support investment and continual improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the design, implementation, monitoring and verification of QESH improvement projects.
• Maintain QESH management systems and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency and reporting integrity.
• Produce content and communications for intranet updates, events, training programmes and awareness campaigns.
• Support internal audits and external certification audits, including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and FORS.
• Analyse audit findings and performance trends to support ongoing improvement activities.
• Support supplier management activities, procurement exercises and business integration projects.
• Contribute to global sustainability initiatives alongside SMT Group colleagues across Europe, Africa and the USA.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, reporting and data-processing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills and confidence using databases, reporting tools and business systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, numeracy and literacy skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving.
• A genuine interest in sustainability, quality management and health & safety.
• Desirable: Master's degree in an environmental, sustainability or related discipline.
• Membership of ISEP (Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals) or a similar professional body.
• Experience working with management systems or certification standards.
• Previous exposure to ESG, sustainability reporting or continuous improvement projects.

What's In It For You?

At SMT GB, we recognise that our people are key to our success. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and long-term career progression:

• Competitive salary and company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount platform

If you're looking to build a career in sustainability, environmental performance, quality management and continuous improvement within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that SMT GB is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Our values

Our way of working as a professional community can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we’re doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.

SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly. Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT will not acknowledge or accept any claim for compensation, costs or fees arising from such submissions. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details.