QHSE Manager

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Huntworth; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead quality, health, safety, and environmental operations. Candidates should have strong compliance management experience in aerospace/medical sectors and be skilled in quality engineering. The role involves strategic responsibilities, building relationships, and managing a team. Competitive salary up to £47,000 with excellent benefits including holiday, pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £47,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing compliance in a fast-paced aerospace and/or medical manufacturing environment.
• Proven quality engineering/management background.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site quality team.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001.
• Drive health & safety culture across the site.

Skills

Extensive experience managing compliance in a fast-paced AS9100 aerospace and/or ISO 13485 medical manufacturing environment

Proven quality engineering/management background

Strong knowledge of quality tools: SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, 8D, Lean Manufacturing

Experience writing and implementing policies and procedures

Understanding of H&S practices in manufacturing environments

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Level 5 NVQ (or willingness to work towards)

Quality management qualifications

Six Sigma knowledge

Job description

QHSE MANAGER
Bridgwater, Somerset | Up to £47,000 + Excellent Benefits

An established precision engineering company in the Bridgwater area is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead their quality, health, safety, and environmental operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation in aerospace and medical sectors.

THE ROLE:

As QHSE Manager, you'll be the driving force behind quality excellence and safety culture across the site. You'll manage compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001, while building strong relationships with key customers and leading a team of quality professionals.

This is a strategic role where you'll have genuine influence - from developing quality strategies and managing budgets, to implementing health & safety policies and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the site quality team (inspectors/engineers)
• Maintain and audit business management systems (AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)
• Act as primary customer contact for all quality matters
• Drive health & safety culture and manage the H&S management system
• Analyze quality data, control rejects, and implement corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Manage contractor permits and site safety inspections

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential:

• Extensive experience managing compliance in a fast-paced AS9100 aerospace and/or ISO 13485 medical manufacturing environment
• Proven quality engineering/management background
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, 8D, Lean Manufacturing
• Experience writing and implementing policies and procedures
• Understanding of H&S practices in manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Level 5 NVQ (or willingness to work towards - training provided)
• Quality management qualifications
• Six Sigma knowledge

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary up to £47,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Training and development opportunities including NEBOSH qualifications
• Career progression within a growing organization

THE PERSON:

You'll be a proactive leader with a "can-do" attitude who thrives on driving continuous improvement. You'll have the ability to work under pressure, make decisions confidently, and build strong relationships at all levels. A flexible approach and willingness to go the extra mile will be key to your success.

TO APPLY:

If you have the quality and H&S expertise to make a real impact in this strategic role, we'd love to hear from you