Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager - (QHS&E Manager)
- Permanent position
- Location: Earl’s Colne, Colchester, Essex - Own transport recommended due to location
- Salary: £45,000, plus excellent benefits
Established busy sub-contract Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Facility based in Essex is looking to recruit a QHS&E Manager to oversee all aspects of quality, health, safety, environmental, and facility management functions at the Essex site. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, promotes a culture of safety and environmental responsibility, and drives continuous improvement in QHS&E performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Approve first-off article inspection reports.
- Manage supplier evaluations and assessments.
- Develop, update, and maintain company QHS&E procedures.
- Investigate and resolve supplier and internal non-conformities efficiently.
- Handle customer complaints, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and involved.
- Oversee the annual QHS&E schedule and conduct internal audits.
- Prepare and present the annual management review.
- Host third-party audits, including those for hazardous areas, quality, environmental, and health & safety.
- Maintain and update company health & safety registers.
- Complete and submit customer questionnaires.
- Review and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and other relevant regulations.
- Analyse and report on quality and environmental metrics quarterly and annually.
- Coordinate external and internal calibration activities.
- Promote a culture of health and safety, engaging all employees to raise awareness.
- Conduct health and safety risk assessments.
- Lead quality and environmental improvement initiatives across all departments.
- Manage the introduction and implementation of ISO 45001.
- Promote and implement Lean manufacturing techniques throughout the organisation.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel to other facilities and suppliers as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering (preferably with an electronics background).
- Strong ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
- Understanding of hazardous area quality systems and relevant industry standards.
- In-depth knowledge of quality and environmental management systems.
- Proven auditing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
- Data-driven approach with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Hours – 40hrs p/week - Monday to Thursday 07.30 - 16.30, Friday 07.30 - 13.30
Salary – £45,000 PA, plus excellent benefits
Full job description available upon application.
