QHSE Manager

Chase and Holland; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£55k

Permanent, full-time

40-hour working week

Health scheme after 1 year

Company pension

Workwear provided

On-site parking

Professional development

Own QHSE function ownership

Promotion from within

Job summary

Chase & Holland is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to own and drive the QHSE function across two SME manufacturing sites in the Rotherham area. The role combines hands-on shop-floor activity with strategic leadership, developing health, safety, quality, and environmental practices as the business grows.

The successful candidate will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in QHSE, HSE, Quality in manufacturing
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001/45001 implementations and audits
• Strong on-site leadership and worker safety focus

Responsibilities

• Own and lead QHSE function across manufacturing sites
• Promote proactive Health & Safety culture on the shop floor
• Develop risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Lead investigations and CAPA actions for incidents
• Maintain CFR/ COSHH, PUWER compliance and training records
• Support ISO certification audits and management reviews
• Collaborate with Production to drive process improvements

Skills

QHSE management

Health & Safety

Quality assurance

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Internal auditing

Root cause analysis

HSE legislation

NEBOSH Cert

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

QHSE Manager - Rotherham - £45,000 - £55,000

Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a successful, growing and family-owned manufacturing business based in the Rotherham area who are currently seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to join their expanding operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QHSE, HSE or Quality professional to take genuine ownership of the function within an SME manufacturing environment.

The business currently employs around 80 people across two manufacturing units and operates a 24/7 production environment, with further growth and expansion planned. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the company's Health & Safety culture, strengthening Quality processes and building the QHSE function as the business continues to grow.

Health & Safety will be the primary focus, with Quality and Environmental responsibilities alongside this. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable on the factory floor, but also confident working with senior management and driving longer-term improvements.

Benefits:

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40-hour working week
• Company health scheme after 1 year
• Company pension
• Workwear provided
• On-site car parking
• Support for professional development and training
• Genuine opportunity to own and develop the QHSE function
• Growing, family-owned manufacturing business
• Strong culture of promotion from within

QHSE Manager Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the company's QHSE function and acting as the principal adviser on Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental matters
• Maintaining a visible presence across the manufacturing operation and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture
• Developing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Managing machinery safety requirements including PUWER, guarding and isolation
• Maintaining arrangements for COSHH, manual handling, noise and other occupational health risks
• Leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Managing incident reporting, including RIDDOR where applicable
• Developing QHSE policies, procedures, training records and compliance documentation
• Taking ownership of the Quality Management System and working closely with Production to maintain effective process controls
• Managing customer complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
• Developing QHSE KPIs and reporting performance to management
• Leading internal audits and supporting customer, supplier and external certification audits
• Developing an integrated management system appropriate for an SME manufacturing environment
• Leading the business towards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification
• Supporting environmental improvement initiatives
• Using structured problem-solving techniques including 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, CAPA and 8D
• Working closely with Production to identify and implement practical improvements
• Constructively challenging unsafe practices and ensuring agreed actions are followed through

Required Skills & Experience:

• Significant practical experience within a QHSE, HSE, Health & Safety or Quality role within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Practical experience of machinery safety, PUWER and risk assessment
• Experience investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001
• Experience with internal auditing and management-system documentation
• Practical root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action experience
• Previous experience within an SME manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a QHSE function
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Practical and hands‑on approach with a willingness to spend time on the factory floor
• Confident challenging unsafe practices professionally and constructivelyExperience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Lean/Continuous Improvement, supplier quality or CNC/automated manufacturing would be advantageous. Further qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, ISO Auditor training or an environmental qualification would also be beneficial.