QHSE Manager

About Us:

We are a dynamic and well-established engineering and fabrication company based in Paisley, Scotland, serving sectors including food and drink manufacturing, industrial manufacturing and construction. We provide a range of services to blue chip and local clients.

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) Manager to lead our compliance and improvement efforts across all areas of our operations. This is a key role within the business, responsible for maintaining our current ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and leading the business towards achieving ISO 45001 accreditation.

• Maintain and improve the company's ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems.
• Lead the implementation and successful accreditation of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of quality, health & safety, and environmental processes.
• Champion a positive QHSE culture across the business, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit schedules and liaise with certification bodies.
• Provide QHSE training and toolbox talks to staff at all levels.
• Monitor, report, and improve key QHSE performance indicators.
• Support project teams with documentation, method statements, and risk assessments.

• Proven experience in a QHSE role within engineering, fabrication, or a related industrial environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards with hands-on experience maintaining accreditations.
• Practical experience in implementing or supporting ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
• Auditor qualification is highly desirable (ISO 9001 or ISO 45001).
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle
• Opportunity to lead meaningful QHSE initiatives in a growing company
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as Health & Safety Manager, H&S Advisor, Compliance Officer, ISO Advisor, Environmental Safety Officer, Quality Advisor, SHEQ Officer, ISO Compliance Officer, NEBOSH, Fabrication Health & Safety, Industrial Health & Safety may also be considered for this role.