QHSE Manager – Essex

Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Salary: £40k+
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established UK manufacturer specialising in window and door systems, supplying into the construction and building products sector.

They are now looking to appoint a QHSE Manager to take full ownership of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems across their Essex site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role with real autonomy, where you can shape processes, influence culture and make a visible impact across the business.

The Role

As QHSE Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all QHSE systems within a busy manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Leading risk assessments, audits and investigations
• Managing environmental systems (ISO 14001)
• Supporting energy management initiatives (ISO 50001)
• Driving a proactive safety and quality culture across production
• Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering training and supporting site teams on QHSE matters

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a QHSE / HSE / Quality role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience managing or supporting ISO systems (9001 essential, 14001/50001 desirable)
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Experience working in environments such as fabrication, building products, plastics, or similar manufacturing settings would be advantageous

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential
• Environmental qualification (IEMA) desirable
• IOSH membership advantageous

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take full ownership of QHSE on site
• Join a stable, growing manufacturing business within the construction supply chain
• Work in a role where you can genuinely make a difference
• Work-life balance with a Monday–Friday days-based role

Apply Now

If you’re a driven QHSE professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.