About

• Company Description
• We’re looking for a subject matter expert to lead ISO management and Health & Safety to fulfil the role of a Safety & Quality Manager covering the South.
• You’ll be the go-to authority on quality, health and safety, environment and energy management requirements—setting standards, coaching managers, and ensuring our sites meet UK legislation and company compliance at all times. You’ll also take a particular lead on safety at our Distribution Centre and deputise for the Head of Safety, Quality, Environment and Facilities Management when required.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Company Car Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education
• Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• ISO Management
• Document and manage processes for ISO systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 or equivalent) and maintain the register of legislation to meet standard requirements.
• Health & Safety
• Lead accident/incident management: ensure thorough investigation, reporting (including to enforcing authorities and insurers where required), and preventive learning dissemination.
• Provide leadership and SME support to managers at all levels on H&S, new location fit-out, maintenance/repair, training, and reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled colleagues.
• Represent the company on H&S matters with external stakeholders (customers, Environmental Health Officers, Fire Authority) and during audits/customer questionnaires.
• Collaborate with Legal and insurers to provide information relating to employee liability insurance claims.
• Own fire risk assessments for new, refurbished, or relocated sites; complete local fire risk assessments and review them regularly.
• Conduct root cause analysis and risk assessments; support all business areas in achieving a positive safety culture.
• Compliance, Audit and Continuous Improvement
• Close out or assign remedial actions from internal compliance audits; manage i-auditor templates and safe systems of work; maintain department information on the intranet.
• Manage and minute H&S consultation meetings across business areas; ensure KPIs and process expectations are met.
• Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Strong H&S operations background with customer focus; able to influence at all levels and work autonomously.
• Proven project management and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external regulators/customers.
• NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma/British Safety Council Diploma desirable); expert knowledge of H&S and fire legislation; practical fire risk assessment experience.
• Hands-on with ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001 (or equivalents).
• Confident communicator and trainer; clear, actionable problem-solving using data and statistics.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email); familiar with i‑Auditor (training available).
• Additional Information
• At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.
• By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.
• Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.