At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead QHSE initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety and quality.
- Company: A growing manufacturing business focused on sustainability and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to influence company culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with hands-on leadership and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of QHSE while making a real impact on sustainability and employee wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Proven QHSE management experience in manufacturing and strong knowledge of ISO standards.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established and growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced QHSE Manager to lead its Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental function, while also helping shape the company's wider ESG and sustainability agenda. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate strategically while staying close to day-to-day manufacturing operations.
You will take ownership of management systems, compliance, audits, continuous improvement, safety culture, quality performance and environmental initiatives across the business. The company is looking for a confident QHSE professional who can influence at all levels, drive standards, support operational excellence and embed a culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
The Role
As QHSE Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving integrated management systems across quality, health, safety and environmental standards. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure the business remains compliant, audit-ready and focused on continual improvement. You will also take a leading role in sustainability and ESG activity, helping to define objectives, monitor performance and support practical initiatives around carbon reduction, waste, energy usage, employee wellbeing, governance and responsible business practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and improving QHSE management systems in line with recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Managing internal audits, external certification audits and regulatory inspections
- Promoting a proactive health and safety culture across the business
- Leading risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations and corrective actions
- Overseeing product and process quality standards within a manufacturing environment
- Ensuring compliance with relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation
- Supporting environmental initiatives focused on reducing waste, emissions and resource consumption
About You
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a QHSE, SHEQ or HSEQ management role within a manufacturing or operational environment. You will be comfortable leading audits, improving systems, influencing stakeholders and working both strategically and practically. You should be someone who is visible on the shop floor, confident with senior stakeholders and able to bring people with you when driving change.
Essential Experience
- Previous QHSE / SHEQ / HSEQ management experience within manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001
QHSE Manager in Cannock employer: Assured Safety Recruitment
Assured Safety Recruitment is an excellent employer for health and safety professionals, offering a dynamic work environment within a growing UK business that values safety and compliance across various operational sectors. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a company pension scheme, all while being part of a supportive culture that encourages professional development and the implementation of innovative SHEQ practices. With opportunities to influence safety standards and contribute to a positive safety culture, this role is ideal for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the manufacturing and operational fields.
Contact Details:
Assured Safety Recruitment Recruitment Team
