QHSE Manager

QHSE Manager

Location: Gloucester
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced QHSE Manager to take responsibility for Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards within a busy manufacturing operation in Gloucester.

This is a key site-based position where you will work closely with the senior leadership team to maintain compliance, develop the site's management systems and drive a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have previous QHSE experience within manufacturing and practical experience working with ISO management systems and external audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the site's Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems

• Maintain and develop the Integrated Management System

• Support ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and relevant Health & Safety standards

• Monitor QHSE performance and identify opportunities for improvement

• Carry out workplace risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures

• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and quality issues

• Complete root cause analysis and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented

• Develop QHSE improvement plans and monitor progress

• Conduct internal audits and support external certification audits

• Act as a key contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies and other relevant authorities

• Monitor compliance with current Health & Safety and environmental legislation

• Work with department managers and team leaders to improve QHSE awareness across the site

• Review training requirements and support the organisation of relevant employee training

• Monitor operational and QHSE KPIs

• Produce reports covering incidents, trends, corrective actions and site performance

• Support the maintenance of existing certifications and relevant sustainability accreditations

• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous QHSE, QESH or SHEQ experience within a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management

• Experience working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

• Experience supporting or leading external ISO audits

• Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

• Confidence communicating with employees at all levels of a business

• Strong organisational and reporting skills

• The ability to influence others and drive improvements across a site

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO 45001

• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience

• Lean Six Sigma qualification or similar

• Environmental or Quality Management qualifications

The Person

This position would suit someone who is visible on the shop floor and comfortable working closely with operational teams rather than managing QHSE purely from behind a desk.

You will need to be confident challenging unsafe practices, investigating problems and working collaboratively with managers and employees to put effective solutions in place.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of QHSE within an established manufacturing environment and have a genuine influence on site standards and continuous improvement.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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