Quality Environment Health Safety Manager
15 hours ago
Chester
QHSE Manager Chester £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits (dependent on experience) Aspion Search is partnering with a long-established engineering manufacturer to hire a hands-on QHSE Manager. The business operates across multiple UK sites and is known for excellent staff retention and strong technical capability. The QHSE Manager will lead Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards across its UK sites. The Business: • Market leader with a strong engineering heritage and supportive culture., • Growth & progression: the company is in a major growth phase, with clear routes into senior technical or leadership roles., • Newly created, high-impact role where you can shape site-wide improvements., • Long-standing business with a strong product range and continued investment., • Multi-site exposure and close collaboration with senior leadership., • Excellent long-term stability and opportunities for progression. The Role of the QHSE Manager: The QHSE Manager will lead the QHSE strategy, acting as the driving force behind compliance, operational excellence, and cultural change. This is a newly created role where you will have real freedom to modernise systems, develop standards, build engagement, and shape long-term performance. If you enjoy stepping into a role where you can transform processes, educate teams, and bring sites together under one consistent approach, this position offers exactly that. Responsibilities of the QHSE Manager: • Lead the QHSE strategy across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal standards., • Develop, implement and maintain QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)., • Plan and conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications., • Own incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions., • Drive continuous improvement in safety culture, quality performance and environmental standards., • Develop and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and associated documentation., • Work closely with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality and process reliability., • Deliver engaging QHSE training and toolbox talks across all levels of the business., • Support the rollout of 5S and lean workplace organisation initiatives., • Build strong relationships with site QHSE champions and ensure consistent standards across all locations. About the QHSE Manager: • Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering / Manufacturing (or similar), • NEBOSH General Certificate, • Lead Auditor ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 / 45001), • At least 2 year’s QHSE experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, • Strong understanding of production processes, machinery safety & quality systems, • Experience working across multi-site operations, • Background in “hands-on” environments (shopfloor exposure preferred), • SAP experience, • Confident communicator across all levels – from shopfloor to senior leadership., • Practical, hands-on approach with strong coaching and influencing ability., • Enthusiastic, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills., • Someone ambitious, capable, and looking for long-term progression within the business. Benefits of the QHSE: • 4% matched pension contributions., • Life cover at 2× basic salary., • Paid medical appointment attendance & annual screenings, • Service recognition from Year 1., • 37 hours/week with early finish Fridays., • 25 days’ holiday + public holidays. Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today. Applications must have the right to work in the UK. Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now. Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07537 163611 Email: