QHSE Manager

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  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Are you excited by the opportunity to lead on quality, health & safety, and sustainability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a team that's brilliant at what they do, genuinely wanting to support each other to do a great job?At JC Metalworks, we design and manufacture high-volume precision metalwork products which can finish up in FTSE100 companies, high-street brands, design agencies or SMEs. We're well on our way to becoming the UK's leading experts in sheet metal production, driven by an exceptionally talented team of people, each one an expert in their field and committed to excellence for our customers.As we grow, we're looking for talented and enthusiastic people who want to develop their careers in a progressive workplace that values and rewards teamwork, new ideas, and a commitment to doing a great job. We're now looking for a QHSE Manager to strengthen our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards at an exciting time of growth for our business.More about the QHSE Manager role:We are seeking an experienced and proactive QHSE Manager to develop, implement, and maintain our quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems across the organisation. This role requires a strong leader who can ensure compliance with legislation and standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture where safety, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.Your duties and responsibilities will be:Quality Assurance
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product non-conformities and customer complaints.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve product quality and reduce scrap/rework.
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Health & Safety
  • Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and industry best practices, including PUWER, DSEAR and COSHH.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and safety inspections, implementing safe systems of work.
  • Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
  • Develop and deliver safety training tailored to manufacturing operations (e.g., machinery safety, manual handling, PPE).
  • Promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
  • Manage emergency response plans, fire safety, first aid and PPE programmes.
Environmental Compliance
  • Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
  • Monitor emissions, waste, and energy usage; implement reduction strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
  • Lead sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate ESG goals.
Leadership & Culture
  • Champion QHSE awareness and accountability across all levels of the business.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, customers, and certification agencies.
The skills and experience we're looking for:
  • Proven experience in a QHSE management role within manufacturing or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
  • In-depth understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practice, including PUWER, DSEAR and COSHH.
  • Experience in leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills to engag

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