HSEQ Manager

HSEQ Manager - Retford - £48,000 - £50,000

We are working with a leading organisation seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental performance across a multi‑site manufacturing operation with a keen focus on Quality. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping strategy, driving compliance, and embedding a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the business.

You will report into the Managing Director and play a key role in operational decision‑making and business performance. This will have multi‑site responsibility with regular travel required within a manufacturing facility that operates 24/7.

• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension
• Free parking
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays & birthday off

• Develop and maintain quality standards, procedures, and specifications
• Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are consistently met
• Define and manage supplier quality requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant ISO and industry standards
• Implement and maintain quality systems, controls, and documentation
• Monitor performance using data analysis and statistical reporting
• Set and deliver quality objectives aligned to operational strategy
• Lead QC and testing teams, including training and performance management
• Manage laboratory operations and staff
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and technical teams to ensure continuity
• Lead root cause analysis of non‑conformances and process issues
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement
• Manage performance reviews, coaching, and team development
• Maintain integrated HSE systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
• Ensure legal, regulatory, and company compliance
• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations
• Act as key contact for auditors, regulators, and external bodies
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the organisation
• Deliver HSEQ training and competence development
• Support wider operational requirements as needed

• Experience in a senior HSEQ/Quality/H&S role
• Strong knowledge of ISO systems and audit leadership
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability (root cause analysis, SPC preferred)
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or H&S discipline
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or continuous improvement experience