QEHS Specialist in Chester

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.

At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.

As our QHSE Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring that the company's quality, health, safety and environmental operations meet or exceed regulatory, customer, and organizational standards. You will develop and implement management systems, policies, and programs to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant business operations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure adherence oversees risk mitigation, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility across the organisation.

Your Responsibilities

• Quality Management: Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems to ensure products meet or exceed regulatory, customer, and company standards. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality assessments to drive continuous improvement.
• Health & Safety Oversight: Establish and enforce health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct risk assessments, monitor workplace safety, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure business operations comply with environmental regulations, permits, and sustainability initiatives. Implement environmental management programs, including waste reduction, emissions control, and resource efficiency.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify potential quality, safety, environmental, and facility risks, developing strategies to mitigate them. Implement corrective and preventive actions for incidents or non-conformities.
• Training & Awareness: Design and deliver QHSE and facilities-related training programs to promote awareness, safe practices, and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Incident Management: Facilitate investigations into quality, safety, environmental, and facility incidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Regulatory Liaison: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices. Liaise with authorities and ensure timely reporting of compliance matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve QHSE and facilities performance, integrating best practices, audits, and performance metrics to enhance operational excellence.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present QHSE reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to senior management. Maintain accurate records for audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, production, and other departments to ensure QHSE requirements are embedded in processes, projects, and facilities planning.

Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as requested by the company, in line with the overall purpose of the role and the needs of the business.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, quality management, industrial management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in quality management roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Certification in quality management systems, such as Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or similar, can be beneficial.

Our Offer and Benefits

• A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company.
• We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education.
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment.
• Very attractive competitive compensation package.
• Generous annual leave.

Sound like the ideal environment for you? Don't delay, apply now to shape your career at Trelleborg.

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.