Quality Health & Safety Manager

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QHE Manager required for a newly created position driven by continued business growth-offering a unique opportunity to shape, influence, and lead the Quality, Health & Safety (QHS) function across a successful and expanding automotive group.

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The business is entering an exciting phase and is seeking a dynamic, engaging QHS leader who can drive a step-change in culture across the organisation. This role is not just about compliance-it's about embedding a proactive, best-in-class QHS mindset across all levels of the business.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take full ownership of QHS across the Huddersfield site, with regular travel to two additional UK locations. A key focus will be to standardise QHS systems, processes, and behaviours across all three facilities, ensuring consistency and excellence group-wide.

The QHS Manager will lead from the front to engage, influence, and bring stakeholders on board with a new and progressive approach. Success in this role will come from your ability to build relationships, challenge existing practices, and inspire teams to take ownership of QHS standards.

This is a hands-on, visible role where you'll work closely with operational teams, driving continuous improvement and supporting business-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of QHS systems, policies, and procedures across all sites
Drive a new, positive QHS culture, ensuring engagement and accountability at all levels
Standardise processes and best practices across the three UK facilities
Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accreditation readiness
Oversee transport, asset, and operational compliance across the group
Champion a proactive near-miss and risk prevention culture
Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions
Deliver engaging training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives
Monitor and report on KPIs, trends, and performance metrics
Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and operations
Manage equipment compliance, calibration records, and supplier accreditations
Support wider business projects and maintain the quality improvement xbpsjku logWhat We're Looking For

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Proven experience within manufacturing, engineering, or warehousing environments
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Quality systems
Experience with COSHH and wider compliance frameworks
A highly engaging communicator who can influence, challenge, and bring people on the journey
Demonstrable experience of driving cultural change and improving QHS behaviours
Hands-on, proactive approach with the flexibility to work across multiple sitesDesirable

Lead Auditor qualification
ISO / Quality certifications
Lean / Six Sigma experience

Please contact E3 Recruitment for further information

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Location:
Huddersfield
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Health, Security And Safety

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