QSHE Technician

TXM Recruit; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QSHE Technician in Saffron Walden to support Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental standards. You'll conduct audits, inspections, and data analysis to ensure compliance with ISO standards. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in engineering or health & safety and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a team committed to maintaining high standards in product quality and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Health & Safety, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a quality or HSE technician role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on incoming materials and products to verify specifications.
• Perform routine workplace safety checks and assist in risk assessments.
• Assist in monitoring environmental controls such as waste segregation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety Monitoring

Environmental Compliance

Data Analysis

ISO Standards Familiarity

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Health & Safety

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

As a QSHE Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental standards across the site. Working closely with the QSHE Engineer and wider operational teams, you will carry out inspections, audits, and data analysis to ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal procedures. This hands-on role is essential to maintaining high standards in product quality, workplace safety, and environmental responsibility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Support: Conduct inspections on incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and final products to verify conformance to specifications. Assist in the investigation and documentation of non-conformances and customer complaints. Support the implementation of quality control plans, test procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Health & Safety Monitoring: Perform routine workplace safety checks and assist in risk assessments and incident investigations. Monitor compliance with safety protocols, PPE usage, and safe working practices. Support toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions.
• Environmental Compliance: Assist in monitoring environmental controls such as waste segregation, emissions, and spill prevention. Support data collection for environmental reporting and audits. Promote awareness of environmental responsibilities across the site.
• Audit & Compliance Activities: Participate in internal audits for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 systems. Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and corrective actions. Support supplier audits and follow-up on action items.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Health & Safety, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a quality or HSE technician role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Competence in using inspection tools and basic data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
• Mechanical measurements of machined parts using vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, shadowgraphs, vernier height gauges, surface roughness gauges.
• CMM operating experience is desirable.