Quality Systems Manager

Alternative Heat Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Dundalk seeks a proactive Quality Systems Manager to lead the Integrated Management System (AH-IMS) and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. You will drive compliance across manufacturing, design, project delivery, procurement and support functions, promoting a culture of quality and continual improvement.

The role involves coaching managers, managing audits and nonconformities, and ensuring effective document control and regulatory alignment within the

Qualifications

• Lead the AH-IMS across quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements.
• Embed ISO standards into practical policies and procedures.
• Coach managers and employees on quality systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the AH-IMS across the organisation.
• Coordinate internal, external and certification audits.
• Manage nonconformities, corrective actions and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Audit management

Process improvement

Job description

Quality Systems Manager

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dundalk

Reporting To: Business Unit Manager

Description

Team Overview

The Quality department is committed to maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of our products and services. Through rigorous inspection, testing, and continuous improvement processes, the team ensures compliance with industry regulations, client specifications, and internal quality benchmarks. Their focus on excellence supports reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions, reinforcing Alternative Heat’s reputation for delivering outstanding mechanical and electrical systems.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Systems Manager to join our team in Dundalk. Reporting directly to our Business Unit Manager, the successful candidate will lead the development, governance and continual improvement of the Alternative Heat - Integrated Management System (AH-IMS).

The successful candidate will drive compliance, process excellence and continual improvement across manufacturing, design, project delivery, procurement and support functions. The role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the AH-IMS, maintaining certification to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and other applicable standards, supporting regulatory and customer compliance requirements and promoting a culture of quality and continual improvement throughout the business.

Job Title | Quality Systems Manager Location | Dundalk Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to | Business Unit Manager

What You'll be Doing

The role is responsible for leading and continually improving the Alternative Heat Integrated Management System (AH-IMS), covering quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements. It involves coaching managers and employees to embed ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements into practical policies, procedures and processes, while ensuring effective document control and compliance with legislation, standards and customer requirements. The role also leads and supports internal, external and certification audits, manages nonconformities and corrective actions, facilitates root-cause analysis, monitors KPIs and trends, and coordinates management reviews. A key focus is driving continual improvement, reducing risks and defects, strengthening operational controls, sharing lessons learned, and promoting a positive culture of quality, safety, environment responsibility and compliance across the organisation.

What You Need to Have

The role is responsible for leading and continually improving the Alternative Heat Integrated Management System (AH-IMS), covering quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements. It involves coaching managers and employees to embed ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements into practical policies, procedures and processes, while ensuring effective document control and compliance with legislation, standards and customer requirements. The role also leads and supports internal, external and certification audits, manages nonconformities and corrective actions, facilitates root-cause analysis, monitors KPIs and trends, and coordinates management reviews. A key focus is driving continual improvement, reducing risks and defects, strengthening operational controls, sharing lessons learned, and promoting a positive culture of quality, safety, environment responsibility and compliance across the organisation.