Fractional QHSE Manager

Machine Tool Technologies Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Machine Tool Technologies Ltd. is seeking a hands-on QHSE professional to develop, implement and audit our QHSE systems.

The role is part-time (8–12 hours per week) with on-site presence at our Chorley office, offering flexibility to manage audits and investigations with leadership support. The ideal candidate will hold NEBOSH General Certificate and be an IOSH Technical Member, with experience in engineering and regulated safety environments.

Qualifications

• Independent professional, not a firm, who can build relationships and implement actions.
• Hands-on, practical QHSE lead capable of delivering solutions.
• Excellent communication across levels and with auditors.
• Experience in engineering environments and highly regulated safety-critical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and audit Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead on EH&S obligations and compliant frameworks.
• Ensure ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, RISQS, Safe Contractor & JOSCAR compliance.
• Plan and deliver internal QHSE audits and investigations.
• Maintain risk registers and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Support external audits and certification processes.
• Provide pragmatic QHSE advice to managers and teams.
• Contribute to training, inductions, and culture of QHSE.

Skills

Independent professional

Hands-on approach

Strong communication

Organisation

Relationship building

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Technical Member

Job description

Established in 2001, Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) is the UK’s largest independent machine tool servicing provider. As a leading provider of specialist technical solutions for CNC machine tool users, MTT work with clients across the world on advancing their CNC machine tools’ performance and reliability.

The Opportunity

We’re looking to engage an experienced QHSE professional on a day-rate or retainer basis to develop, implement and audit QHSE systems, as well as identify areas for improvement.

This opportunity would suit a Fractional QHSE Manager looking to add to their existing portfolio of clients or an experienced professional that wants to work on a part time basis.

This is not just an advisory role. We are looking for someone that knows what good looks like, can present solutions and recommendations to the leadership team and, importantly, be hands on and implement them. This is a great opportunity to work with a business that wants to do things well.

As we’re looking for an individual with experience in both Quality and Health & Safety, the work available is varied and provides flexibility in how the work is undertaken. We anticipate that the work required would be approximately 8-12 hours per week on average. However, we’d be looking for flexibility during peaks in activity, such as an audit.

Our office is based in Chorley, Lancashire so this would need to be a commutable location for any applicants as on-site presence would be required to support with activities like audits and investigations.

The Role

We’re looking for an individual with the ability to develop, implement, audit, and manage QHSE systems and lead on the following activities:

• Maintain and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Ensure that all EH&S obligations are identified and that an effective framework is in place
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, RISQS, Safe Contractor & JOSCAR
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999 and other applicable legislation
• Plan and deliver internal audit programmes
• Lead QHSE incident investigations and continuous improvement actions
• Maintain risk registers and legislative compliance frameworks
• Support external audits and certification requirements
• Provide practical, pragmatic advice to managers and teams on any QHSE compliance issues
• Contribute to training, inductions, and QHSE culture development
• Produce reports and advise of any concerns or opportunities for improvement

The Individual

The ideal person for this role will be an independent professional (not a firm) who can get to know our business, build relationships and help to implement actions and recommendations. We’re looking for consistency and a trusted partner, not multiple points of contact.

This is a hands-on all-rounder role covering both Quality and Health & Safety, with the autonomy to shape and manage your own workload.

As such, you’ll need to have demonstrable experience in both Quality and Health and Safety, qualified to NEBOSH General Certificate level and a Technical Member of IOSH as a minimum.

You’ll also need to have experience within the engineering industry and experience in highly regulated and safety critical environments. Machine tool knowledge would be an advantage.

As well as focusing on the core activities, we’d like to work with someone who is curious and able to identify and make continuous improvements.

Due to the proposed ways of working, we’re also looking for someone that is highly organised and great communicator. You’ll be diligent and have a high attention to detail, making sure all actions are recorded and followed up. You’ll be comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of the organisation, external customers and auditors.

If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships quickly, being hands-on, visible and influential in shaping QHSE practices, we’d really like to hear from you.