QHSE Manager

Direct Engineering; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Paisley is seeking a motivated QHSE Manager to oversee compliance and drive improvement efforts across operations. The role involves maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and leading the pathway to ISO 45001. Ideal candidates will have proven QHSE experience, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QHSE role within engineering or fabrication.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and experience maintaining accreditations.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the company's ISO management systems.
• Lead the implementation of ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of QHSE processes.

Skills

QHSE management

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

UK HSE legislation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

About Us

We are a dynamic and well-established engineering and fabrication company based in Paisley, Scotland, serving a range of sectors including food and drink manufacturing, industrial manufacturing and construction. We provide a range of services to blue chip and local clients.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) Manager to lead our compliance and improvement efforts across all areas of our operations. This is a key role within the business, responsible for maintaining our current ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and leading the business towards achieving ISO 45001 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the company\'s ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems.
• Lead the implementation and successful accreditation of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of quality, health & safety, and environmental processes.
• Champion a positive QHSE culture across the business, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit schedules and liaise with certification bodies.
• Provide QHSE training and toolbox talks to staff at all levels.
• Monitor, report, and improve key QHSE performance indicators.
• Support project teams with documentation, method statements, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QHSE role within engineering, fabrication, or a related industrial environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards with hands-on experience maintaining accreditations.
• Practical experience in implementing or supporting ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
• Internal auditor qualification is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead meaningful QHSE initiatives in a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Health & Safety Manager, H & S Advisor, Compliance Officer, ISO Advisor, Environmental Safety Officer, Quality Advisor, SHEQ Officer, ISO Compliance Officer, NEBOSH, Fabrication Health& Safety, Industrial Health & Safety may also be considered for this role.