QHSE Specialist

Talent STEM Ltd; Cowlinge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a QHSE Specialist for a fine chemical manufacturer in Cowlinge, UK. The role focuses on quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, with qualifications like IOSH Managing Safely and knowledge of ISO standards. Competitive salary and strong employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Strong employee benefits

Collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in quality, health and safety within fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and internal auditing.
• Experience with ISO 14001:2015 and root cause/corrective actions (RCCA).

Responsibilities

• Supporting quality management systems, documentation, and internal audits.
• Assisting with investigations into incidents, near misses, complaints, and non-conformance.
• Contributing to health and safety programmes, surveillance, and contractor compliance.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification

Strong IT skills with Office 365

Understanding of investigating client complaints

Awareness of working safely with hazardous chemicals

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Talent STEM are supporting a fine chemical manufacturer in Suffolk who are seeking a QHSE Specialist to join their team. This is a permanent position where you will play a vital role in quality, health, safety, and environmental processes across the site.

Why join?

• Become part of a business recognised for high standards in safety, quality, and compliance.
• Contribute to key quality and safety programmes in a regulated chemical environment.
• Benefit from a competitive package, strong employee benefits, and a collaborative workplace.

About the role

The QHSE Specialist will work closely with the QHSE Manager to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across quality, health and safety, and environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting quality management systems, documentation, and internal audits.
• Assisting with investigations into incidents, near misses, complaints, and non-conformance.
• Contributing to health and safety programmes, surveillance, and contractor compliance.
• Maintaining environmental records, specifications, and learning management systems.
• Supporting QC activities, including lab operations and liaison with QC staff.
• Engaging with employees, auditors, suppliers, and clients to maintain high standards.

Requirements

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years\' experience in quality, health and safety within fine chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and internal auditing.
• Strong IT skills with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Understanding of investigating client complaints, incidents, and non-conformance.
• Awareness of working safely with hazardous chemicals and materials.

Preferred qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• 3-5 years\' experience in QA, QC, and H&S in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 14001:2015 and root cause/corrective actions (RCCA).
• Knowledge of COSHH, COMAH, DSEAR, and risk assessments (COSHH, HAZOP).

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

To learn more about this confidential opportunity, please send your CV for consideration. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Talent STEM Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy