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