Head of QHSE

Flexi-Time, 33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Head of QHSE will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS
, meaning that the successful Head of QHSE will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

• Lead organisational compliance with all QHSE legislation and standards by developing, implementing and governing an integrated management framework aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and relevant industry requirements.
• Provide strategic QHSE leadership through performance reporting, KPI analysis and senior?level recommendations, while driving behavioural safety initiatives and fostering a proactive safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and continuous improvement systems are implemented company?wide, including process mapping, 6S, VSM, quality circles and effective control of NCRs and product certification.
• Oversee health and safety compliance by managing risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency planning, high?risk controls and the monitoring of preventative and protective measures.
• Lead and support thorough investigations into accidents, incidents and near?misses, ensuring root cause analysis, corrective actions and long?term prevention strategies are effectively implemented.
• Maintain full environmental compliance through ISO 14001?aligned processes, managing environmental risks, waste handling, pollution prevention, chemical controls and ongoing sustainability performance monitoring.
• Manage all QHSE auditing, accreditation and team leadership activities, including internal/external audits, certification liaison, staff training, communication, coaching and cross?departmental collaboration to embed world?class QHSE standards.

• Extensive QHSE leadership experience within manufacturing or engineering environments, ideally across multi?site or complex operations.
• Strong practical understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with proven experience implementing and managing QHSE frameworks.
• Holds a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), demonstrating advanced health & safety competence.
• Skills in health & safety management, including risk assessments, incident investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in quality, safety and environmental performance in regulated industries.

• Up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Competitive bonus scheme depending on personal and company performance
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• 4-Hour minimum day (2hrsx
  
  AM & 2xhrs
  
  PM)
• Monday to Thursday – 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday – 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 10% Combined Pension