About the role

My client is a leading specialist engineering business based in Gateshead with a proud history. Reporting to the Site Director, my clients seeks a QHSE Manager to join the team to lead on all quality, health, safety and environmental strategy and management.

Main responsibilities

* Lead and advise on Group QHSE policy

* Maintain company ISO accreditations i.e. ISO 45001, 9001 and 4001

* Review and amend the quality assurance manual as and when necessary

* Conduct quality and spot audits as necessary to ensure compliance

* Production of annual group management reports.

* Attend audits with 3rd party assessors

* Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organisation

* Supplier quality management , improvement and development. Working with customers' auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers' specifications

* Application of environmental and health/safety standards

* Establishing clearly defined quality standards and methodology

* Documentation control and management

* Identifying relevant quality-related training needs

* Establishing standards of service for customers or clients

* Monitoring performance through audits and gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports

About you

To be considered for the role it is essential that you possess demonstrable experience gained as a Quality & Health, Safety and Enviornment Manager ideally gained working within an engineering or fabrication business.

Key selection criteria

* HND equivalent or higher in a relevant discipline

* NEBOSH certification

* IOSH certification

* ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO4001 Auditor Training.

* Site operation know how

* Proven experience in a similar role within a medium/heavy engineering environment would be advantageous

* Knowledge and experience of quality standards in particular ISO 9001: 2015

* Fully experienced with IT Software packages - Word, Excel, Project, Outlook

* Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.

* Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing HSE practices.

* Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, particularly in conducting root cause analysis.

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

* Full valid driving licence