QHSE Specialist

Cranleigh Scientific; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing business in Newmarket is seeking a QHSE Specialist. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the production of specialized chemicals in various high-precision industries. Responsibilities include managing QHSE documentation and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Health & Safety within the pharmaceutical or chemical sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Health & Safety or Quality within pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 compliance.
• Experience conducting audits (internal and external).
• Familiarity with hazardous environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of QHSE documentation.
• Maintain company records for compliance.
• Assist with contractor documentation and investigations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure adherence to QHSE standards.

Skills

Health & Safety

ISO 9001 Compliance

Audit Experience

Hazardous Chemicals Knowledge

Job description

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturing business based in Newmarket, currently seeking a QHSE Specialist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative company producing specialised chemicals for use in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and other high-precision industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, maintenance, and management of QHSE documentation, audits, investigations, and compliance activities.

• Maintain and update company records, including environmental documentation, specifications, and regulatory compliance records.

• Assist with contractor documentation, change control processes, and non-conformance investigations.

• Liaise with employees, auditors, suppliers, and clients to ensure ongoing adherence to QHSE standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Health & Safety or Quality within pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing, including non-conformance investigations and handling customer complaints (essential).

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 9001 compliance (essential).

• Experience conducting both internal and external audits (essential).

• Familiarity with working in environments where hazardous chemicals are handled (essential).

• Full UK driving licence.