Senior HSE Advisor / QHSE Lead (Step-Up Role) - Essex

Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Salary: £35k - £40k
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30

Ready to step into your first QHSE Manager role?

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 looking for a Senior HSE Advisor or QHSE professional who is ready to take the next step into a site-leading role, with full ownership of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems.

This is a genuine opportunity to move into a QHSE Manager position, where you will have autonomy, responsibility and the chance to shape how things are done.

The Role

You will take responsibility for all QHSE activities across a busy manufacturing site, with support from senior leadership as you grow into the role.

This will include:

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Supporting and managing the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

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Leading Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments and audits

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Driving improvements in site safety culture

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Supporting environmental systems (ISO 14001) and sustainability initiatives

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Assisting with energy management (ISO 50001)

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Investigating incidents, near misses and non-conformances

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Delivering training and supporting teams across the site

About You

This role would suit someone who is:

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Currently working as a HSE Advisor, Senior HSE Advisor, or Quality/HSE professional

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Looking to step into a more senior, site-wide leadership role

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Experienced within a manufacturing or production environment

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Confident working closely with operations and influencing at all levels

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Proactive, organised and keen to take ownership

You will ideally have:

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NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

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Exposure to ISO systems (9001 / 14001 / 45001 or similar)

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Experience supporting audits, investigations and compliance activities

Why This Role?

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A clear step up into a QHSE Manager-level position

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The opportunity to take ownership rather than just support

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Join a stable, growing manufacturing business

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Monday-Friday days role with a strong work-life balance

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A role where you can develop your career quickly

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your QHSE career and want a role where you can grow into a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you