At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality, environmental, safety and health systems in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: A growing manufacturing business known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and sustainability in a fast-paced industry.
- Qualifications: QESH qualifications, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive QESH Manager to lead quality, environmental, safety and health systems across a growing engineering manufacturing business.
Location: Leicester (with regular travel to a second UK site)
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 28th July 2026 – CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) management systems across two UK sites, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing, auditing and continuously improving QESH management systems
- Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer, supplier and manufacturing issues
- Overseeing supplier quality, including assessment, audit and approval
- Managing internal audits and acting as the main contact for external certification bodies
- Driving a strong safety culture through training, coaching and engagement activities
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, legal and regulatory requirements
- Monitoring and reporting KPIs across quality, safety and environmental performance
- Reviewing and updating risk, COSHH, fire and environmental assessments
- Supporting sustainability initiatives, including waste management and energy reduction
- Investigating incidents and implementing preventative actions
This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.
About you
You will be an experienced QESH professional with a background in manufacturing or engineering. You will bring:
- Relevant QESH qualifications, including NEBOSH or IOSH
- Environmental management certification (IEMA/ISEP or equivalent)
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (ISO standards)
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment and compliance frameworks
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational ability
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and sustainability practices would be advantageous.
About the organisation
This well-established and growing manufacturing business designs and supplies specialist electrical solutions to global markets, including energy, transport and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the organisation offers a collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvement, safety and customer excellence.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: QHSE Manager, HSE Manager, EHS Manager, Quality Manager, Compliance Manager, Safety Manager, Environmental Manager.
