QHSE Manager Job Rotherham area,England UK,Quality Assurance

QHSE Manager - Rotherham - £45,000 - £55,000

Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a successful, growing and family-owned manufacturing business based in the Rotherham area who are currently seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to join their expanding operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QHSE, HSE or Quality professional to take genuine ownership of the function within an SME manufacturing environment.

The business currently employs around 80 people across two manufacturing units and operates a 24/7 production environment, with further growth and expansion planned. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the company's Health & Safety culture, strengthening Quality processes and building the QHSE function as the business continues to grow.

Health & Safety will be the primary focus, with Quality and Environmental responsibilities alongside this. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable on the factory floor, but also confident working with senior management and driving longer-term improvements.

Benefits:

£45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
40-hour working week
Company health scheme after 1 year
Company pension
Workwear provided
On-site car parking
Support for professional development and training
Genuine opportunity to own and develop the QHSE function
Growing, family-owned manufacturing business
Strong culture of promotion from within

QHSE Manager Responsibilities:

Taking ownership of the company's QHSE function and acting as the principal adviser on Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental matters
Maintaining a visible presence across the manufacturing operation and promoting a proactive Health & Safety culture
Developing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
Managing machinery safety requirements including PUWER, guarding and isolation
Maintaining arrangements for COSHH, manual handling, noise and other occupational health risks
Leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations and implementing corrective actions
Managing incident reporting, including RIDDOR where applicable
Developing QHSE policies, procedures, training records and compliance documentation
Taking ownership of the Quality Management System and working closely with Production to maintain effective process controls
Managing customer complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
Developing QHSE KPIs and reporting performance to management
Leading internal audits and supporting customer, supplier and external certification audits
Developing an integrated management system appropriate for an SME manufacturing environment
Leading the business towards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification
Supporting environmental improvement initiatives
Using structured problem-solving techniques including 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, CAPA and 8D
Working closely with Production to identify and implement practical improvements
Constructively challenging unsafe practices and ensuring agreed actions are followed through

Required

Skills & Experience:

Significant practical experience within a QHSE, HSE, Health & Safety or Quality role within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Practical experience of machinery safety, PUWER and risk assessment
Experience investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
Good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001
Experience with internal auditing and management-system documentation
Practical root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action experience
Previous experience within an SME manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a QHSE function
Strong communication and influencing skills
Practical and hands‑on approach with a willingness to spend time on the factory floor
Confident challenging unsafe practices professionally and constructively

Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Lean/Continuous Improvement, supplier quality or CNC/automated manufacturing would be advantageous. Further qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, ISO Auditor training or an environmental qualification would also be beneficial.