full-timePosted

QHSE Manager

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Leicester

Type

full-time

Immediate start availableInterviewing nowHigh demand role

Job Overview

  • QHSE Manager
  • Leicester | Negotiable + Benefits
  • Drive Quality. Champion Safety. Shape Continuous Improvement.
  • Are you an experienced QHSE professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?
  • We're looking for a proactive QHSE Manager to take ownership of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management across two UK manufacturing sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in driving compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll lead the company's integrated management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards while promoting a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • 1
    The Role
  • 2
    As QHSE Manager, you'll take ownership of the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental function, ensuring all systems, processes and procedures are maintained, audited and continuously improved.
  • 3
    Working closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams, you'll support the business in delivering the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental performance.
  • 4
    Key Responsibilities
  • 5
    Own, maintain and continuously improve the company's integrated management systems.
  • 6
    Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
  • 7
    Lead internal and external audits, acting as the key contact for certification bodies and customer audits.
  • 8
    Manage document control and quality management processes.
  • 9
    Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations relating to customer complaints, supplier issues and manufacturing non-conformances.
  • 10
    Manage supplier quality processes, including supplier assessment, auditing and approval.
  • 11
    Prepare and approve Quality Plans together with Inspection & Test Plans.
  • 12
    Monitor, analyse and report QHSE KPIs to senior management.
  • 13
    Prepare and chair Management Review meetings.
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    Ensure all calibration activities are maintained and equipment remains compliant.
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    Conduct and review Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Assessments.
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    Ensure full compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
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    Manage contractor approvals and statutory inspections.
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    Investigate Health & Safety incidents, environmental incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
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    Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, training, toolbox talks and engagement with operational teams.
  • 20
    Work alongside Engineering and Production teams to identify and reduce operational risks.
  • 21
    Support sustainability initiatives, including greenhouse gas reporting, life cycle assessments and environmental improvement projects.
  • 22
    Manage waste compliance and environmental records.
  • 23
    Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance, reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.
  • 24
    Skills & Experience
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    We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
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    Previous experience within a QHSE, HSEQ, SHEQ or similar management role.
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    Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • 28
    Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
  • 29
    Experience leading internal and external audits.
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    Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
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    Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.
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    Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills.
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    Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
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    A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
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    Commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
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    Essential Qualifications
  • 37
    NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
  • 38
    Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
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    Environmental qualification such as IEMA / ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
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    Risk Assessment training.
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    Desirable
  • 42
    Lean Manufacturing experience.
  • 43
    Six Sigma knowledge.
  • 44
    Membership of a relevant professional body.
  • 45
    Practical experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • 46
    Location
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    Based in Leicester, with regular travel to a second UK manufacturing site and occasional visits to customers and suppliers.

Requirements

Essential

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Health & Safety

Why Apply for This Role?

  • What's on Offer?
  • Salary up to Negotiable
  • Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership.
  • A varied and autonomous role with real influence across the business.
  • Long-term career development within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment.
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
  • If you're an experienced QHSE professional who enjoys improving processes, developing teams and making a genuine impact across a business, we'd love to hear from you.
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full-time
Location
Leicester
Salary
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