QESH Manager in Leicester

Are you an experienced QHSE professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We're looking for a proactive QHSE Manager to take ownership of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management across two UK manufacturing sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in driving compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll lead the company's integrated management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards while promoting a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business.

The Role

As QHSE Manager, you'll take ownership of the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental function, ensuring all systems, processes and procedures are maintained, audited and continuously improved. Working closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams, you'll support the business in delivering the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and continuously improve the company's integrated management systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead internal and external audits, acting as the key contact for certification bodies and customer audits.
• Manage document control and quality management processes.
• Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations relating to customer complaints, supplier issues and manufacturing non-conformances.
• Manage supplier quality processes, including supplier assessment, auditing and approval.
• Prepare and approve Quality Plans together with Inspection & Test Plans.
• Monitor, analyse and report QHSE KPIs to senior management.
• Prepare and chair Management Review meetings.
• Ensure all calibration activities are maintained and equipment remains compliant.
• Conduct and review Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Assessments.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Manage contractor approvals and statutory inspections.
• Investigate Health & Safety incidents, environmental incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, training, toolbox talks and engagement with operational teams.
• Work alongside Engineering and Production teams to identify and reduce operational risks.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including greenhouse gas reporting, life cycle assessments and environmental improvement projects.
• Manage waste compliance and environmental records.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance, reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a QHSE, HSEQ, SHEQ or similar management role.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA / ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
• Risk Assessment training.

Desirable

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma knowledge.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Practical experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Location

Based in Leicester, with regular travel to a second UK manufacturing site and occasional visits to customers and suppliers.

What's on Offer?

• Salary Negotiable.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership.
• A varied and autonomous role with real influence across the business.
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced QHSE professional who enjoys improving processes, developing teams and making a genuine impact across a business, we'd love to hear from you.