QHSE Manager

Description:

Are you an experienced QHSE Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing manufacturing business?

At Powdertech Surface Science, quality, safety and continuous improvement aren't just compliance exercises - they're fundamental to everything we do.

We're looking for an ambitious QHSE professional to take ownership of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems, helping us maintain the highest standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, growing engineering manufacturer where your ideas will be valued, your expertise trusted and your impact visible.

What's in it for you?

✔ Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

✔ Join a successful and growing manufacturing business

✔ Opportunity to influence company-wide quality and safety standards

✔ Varied role with real autonomy and responsibility

✔ Monday-Friday working

✔ Supportive leadership team

✔ Long-term career prospects

What you'll be doing

You'll lead the company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental function, ensuring compliance while continually improving processes across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing and continually improving the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

* Leading Health & Safety across the site, ensuring full legislative compliance

* Developing and maintaining the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

* Conducting internal audits and supporting external accreditation audits

* Investigating incidents, non-conformances and implementing corrective actions

* Developing risk assessments, safe systems of work and H&S procedures

* Coaching and engaging employees to create a positive safety culture

* Working closely with operational teams to improve manufacturing processes and standards

* Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

You'll already have experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment and enjoy improving systems, engaging people and making a genuine difference.

Ideally, you'll have:

* Previous experience in a QHSE, HSE or Quality Management role

* Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another process-driven environment

* Knowledge of ISO 9001 (essential)

* Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent)

* Experience of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 would be advantageous

* Excellent communication and influencing skills

* A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail

* A passion for continuous improvement

Why Powdertech?

Powdertech Surface Science has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality surface finishing solutions to customers across a range of industries.

We're proud of our people, invest in continuous improvement and believe everyone has a part to play in making the business safer, stronger and more successful