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.
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