Senior QHSE Manager

Broxap; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Senior QHSE Manager to lead QHSE initiatives and drive a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive QHSE leadership experience in manufacturing or construction, expertise in ISO management, and proven skills in delivering measurable improvements. The role offers a salary of approximately GBP52,500 along with a pension scheme and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discretionary profit share

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Staff facilities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully implementing QHSE initiatives.
• Experience in leading complex audits and maintaining ISO accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the QHSE strategy.
• Maintain and enhance ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 accreditations.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions on quality and safety issues.

Skills

Senior QHSE leadership in manufacturing or construction

Delivering measurable improvements in safety

Managing ISO systems

Strong influencing skills

Change leadership

Education

Chartered IOSH status or NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Overview

Senior QHSE Manager Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire c.GBP52,500 + Benefits

Broxap Ltd is a GBP35m market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of Street Furniture, Shelters & Canopies, Covered Walkways, Litter & Recycling Bins, Timber Playgrounds and Outdoor Gym Equipment. With 250 employees and a reputation for excellence with blue-chip construction partners, we uphold the highest standards in Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE).

The Senior QHSE Role

As Senior QHSE Manager, you will be the senior authority for QHSE across the business, reporting directly to the Board. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Target Zero Vision — zero accidents, zero errors, zero incidents and zero remedial requirements — driving a culture of safety, quality and environmental responsibility across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of our QHSE strategy, reporting directly to the Board.
• Maintain and enhance ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 accreditations and oversee multi-site audit programmes.
• Embed a Right First Time philosophy to reduce defects, rework and delays while enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions across all quality and safety issues.
• Champion a visible safety culture through behaviour-based safety programmes and staff engagement.
• Lead environmental initiatives to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and minimise impact.
• Build QHSE capability across teams, fostering a high-performance and compliance-focused culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior QHSE leadership in manufacturing and/or construction.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Expertise in managing ISO systems and leading complex audits.
• Chartered IOSH status or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong influencing skills at all levels from shop floor to Boardroom.
• A proven change leader with the ability to embed high standards across the business.

What We Offer

• Salary of c.GBP52,500 (DOE)
• Company pension scheme & discretionary profit share
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Free on-site parking, beverages and staff facilities
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a market-leading business

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead, inspire and set the benchmark for QHSE excellence, we’d love to hear from you.