QHSE Leader: Fabrication & Quality Excellence

Forge Talent Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Talent Group is supporting an established fabrication client to appoint an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and develop Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the business.

This role suits a proactive QHSE professional with a strong background in fabrication, steel profiling, structural steel or a related engineering/manufacturing environment. You will own the QHSE function, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QHSE / HSEQ / SHEQ management role.
• Experience in fabrication, steel profiling or structural steel manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and environmental requirements.
• Experience with audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental across the business.
• Develop, implement and maintain QHSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and customer requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve quality standards throughout fabrication and production processes.
• Work closely with production and management teams to promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Manage and maintain relevant QHSE documentation, records and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure actions are completed effectively.
• Provide QHSE training, guidance and support to employees at all levels.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Track QHSE KPIs and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice.

Skills

QHSE management

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

NEBOSH qualification

IOSH

ISO Lead Auditor

Job description

Forge Talent Group is supporting an established fabrication client to appoint an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and develop Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the business.

This role suits a proactive QHSE professional with a strong background in fabrication, steel profiling, structural steel or a related engineering/manufacturing environment. You will own the QHSE function, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across sites.