QHSE Manager

Chester

£45,000 - £52,000 + 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 3 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
• 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: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk