Qual, Health & Saf. Specialist
- Identificación del trabajo
- 61243
- Ubicación
- Shakespeare Way, Whitchurch Business Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 1LJ, United Kingdom
- Categoría de trabajo
- Health & Safety
- Ubicaciones
- Whitchurch
- Horario de trabajo
- Full Time
- Cambio de trabajo
- Horas de inicio del turno
- Horas de fin de turno
- Días laborables
- Lugar de trabajo
- On-site
- Se requiere viaje
- N
- Frecuencia de viaje
- Otros lugares de contratación
Únase a la cadena de frío que alimenta al mundo.
Durante más de 120 años, Americold ha conectado a productores, procesadores, distribuidores y minoristas para garantizar que los alimentos se mantengan seguros, frescos y accesibles. Con más de 240 instalaciones en cuatro continentes y más de 14,000 empleados, somos líderes mundiales en logística de temperatura controlada. Nuestra misión es ayudar a nuestros clientes a alimentar al mundo, y buscamos personas que compartan ese propósito. Valoramos la atención al cliente, la innovación y la inclusión, e invertimos en el crecimiento y el bienestar de nuestros empleados. Si está listo para generar un impacto significativo en una empresa que prioriza a las personas, Americold es el lugar ideal.
Role summary
Americold Whitchurch is looking for a QEHS Specialist to lead on‑site Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Management and Health & Safety. You will ensure compliance with legal, customer and certification requirements, maintain continuous audit readiness, and strengthen QEHS culture across all operations. A hands‑on role for an experienced QEHS professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams in a regulated environment.
Key responsibilities
Quality & food safety leadership
- Maintain and improve the site QMS • Ensure compliance with legal, customer and certification requirements
- Lead HACCP, TACCP and VACCP activities
- Drive continuous improvement in food safety and hygiene
HACCP leadership
- Lead HACCP reviews, validation and verification
- Maintain HACCP studies and coordinate the HACCP Team
- Ensure strong operational implementation of food safety controls
Audit readiness & certification
- Maintain continuous audit readiness
- Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions
- Coordinate customer, certification and regulatory audits (BRCGS S&D)
- Act as primary site representative during external audits
Regulatory & customer compliance
- Support regulatory inspections and compliance documentation
- Manage customer standards and technical requirements
- Participate in customer visits, audits and technical reviews
Environmental management
- Maintain compliance with environmental legislation
- Monitor waste, recycling and sustainability programmes
- Conduct environmental inspections and support incident investigations
Health & safety support
- Coordinate site Health & Safety activities
- Support safe systems of work and contractor management
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action follow‑up
- Deliver or coordinate key safety training
Qualifications & experience
Education & professional background
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, Environmental or H&S
- 5+ years’ experience in QEHS, Food Safety, Quality or H&S (food, FMCG or logistics)
- Strong experience with BRCGS S&D and HACCP
- Experience in food manufacturing, logistics, cold chain or warehousing
- Proven HACCP leadership and TACCP/VACCP experience
Technical & functional skills
- Solid understanding of UK food safety, H&S and environmental legislation
- Skilled in internal auditing, RCA and corrective action management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading certification, customer and internal audits
- HACCP Level 3/4; Lead Auditor preferred
Leadership & personal attributes
- Structured, detail‑focused and reliable
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Analytical, proactive and solution‑oriented
- Calm and confident in regulated environments
Lo que ofrecemos
En Americold, creemos en cuidar de nuestra gente. Ofrecemos beneficios diseñados para apoyar su salud, bienestar financiero y futuro. Nuestros asociados saben lo que les ofrece: oportunidades, propósito y una cultura basada en valores. Al unirse a Americold, forma parte de la misión de ayudar a nuestros clientes a alimentar al mundo.
U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).