QHSE Engineer

TXM Recruit; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a QHSE Engineer to enhance quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background and experience in QHSE functions. Responsibilities include supporting ISO processes, conducting audits, and driving safety initiatives across the organization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical understanding needed.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of ISO 9001 processes.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and promote sustainability.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Experience in QHSE functions

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Strong problem-solving mindset

Job description

About the Role

As the QHSE Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the company's Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management systems. This position suits someone with strong mechanical understanding who can confidently support audits, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Quality

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of ISO 9001 processes.
• Conduct internal audits and process reviews to ensure compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve quality performance.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including the Health & Safety at Work Act, PUWER, and COSHH.
• Carry out safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and near‑misses, ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to ongoing workforce safety training.

Environmental

• Support ongoing compliance with ISO 14001 environmental systems.
• Monitor environmental KPIs such as waste, emissions, and energy usage.
• Promote sitewide environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to environmental legislation and waste management controls.

General

• Champion a proactive QHSE culture across the business.
• Support customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain QHSE documentation, policies, and reports.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Projects, and HR departments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical background or experience within a mechanically focused engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within QHSE functions (Quality, Health & Safety, or Environmental).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and support production teams.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to lead investigations and drive change.

Interested?

If you'd like to learn more or wish to apply, TXM Recruit would love to hear from you. Please contact us directly, and a member of our team will be in touch.