QHSE Manager

First Base Employment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is seeking a Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (QHSE) for a busy manufacturing site in Nuneaton. The role is full-time and permanent, 37 hours per week, with a negotiable salary depending on experience.

You will manage ISO9001, ISO14001 and AS9100, drive QHSE compliance, and lead audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Strong auditing, risk assessment and leadership capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QHSE, Quality or H&S management role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 and AS9100.
• Experience with risk assessments, site inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Proven auditing experience and internal audits against standards.
• PPAP knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent background.
• Experience using conventional inspection equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s integrated ISO9001, ISO14001 and AS9100 management systems within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and standards.
• Manage all aspects of the site’s Health & Safety arrangements, including risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Act as a key QHSE contact for customers, suppliers and other company sites.
• Monitor and report monthly QHSE KPIs against established objectives and targets.
• Lead management reviews and coordinate internal and external audit activity.
• Manage QHSE documentation, procedures, SOPs, work instructions and revision control.
• Conduct internal audits, produce audit reports and raise and manage non-conformances.
• Work with relevant departments to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Support day-to-day quality and QHSE problem solving across the site.
• Provide QHSE guidance, coaching and mentoring to employees and the wider management team.

Skills

QHSE management

ISO9001

ISO14001

AS9100

Risk assessment

Internal audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

MS Excel

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Environmental Management qualification

Tools

SpinFire

CATIA

SolidView

Job description

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (QHSE) – Nuneaton

Full time, permanent – 37 hour per week

Salary: Negotiable dependent on experince

The Role

• Manage the site’s integrated ISO9001, ISO14001and AS9100 management systems within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and standards.
• Manage all aspects of the site’s Health & Safety arrangements, including risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Act as a key QHSE contact for customers, suppliers and other company sites.
• Monitor and report monthly QHSE KPIs against established objectives and targets.
• Lead management reviews and coordinate internal and external audit activity.
• Manage QHSE documentation, procedures, SOPs, work instructions and revision control.
• Conduct internal audits, produce audit reports and raise and manage non-conformances.
• Work with relevant departments to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Support day-to-day quality and QHSE problem solving across the site.
• Provide QHSE guidance, coaching and mentoring to employees and the wider management team.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a QHSE, Quality or H&S management role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of ISO9001, ISO14001 and AS9100.
• Previous AS9100 experience is essential.
• Strong practical Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and experience maintaining site legal compliance.
• Experience completing risk assessments, site inspections and incident investigations.
• Trained and experienced in conducting internal audits against relevant management standards.
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• PPAP knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Ideally, a recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering/manufacturing background.
• Experience using conventional inspection equipment.
• Experience using CAD systems to view 3D components, such as SpinFire, CATIA or SolidView.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications & Skills

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• AIEMA or equivalent Environmental Management qualification is desirable;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Good mentoring and coaching skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.