Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHS&E) Manager -

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.