Trafford Park, Manchester (Travel to our Atworth site when required)
up to £50,000pa DOE
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
Your Role
We are looking for an experienced QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager to join our team in the vehicle bodybuilding industry. This critical role ensures our operations meet the highest standards of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental (QHSE), and Technical Compliance, supporting both regulatory requirements and best practices in vehicle bodybuilding and conversions.
Day to day you will:
Oversee QHSE policies, procedures, and compliance across all operations.
Conduct RCA's and be a leader for positive change.
Ensure vehicle bodybuilding and modifications meet Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) and industry regulations.
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to maintain workplace safety and environmental compliance.
Develop and implement quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, to drive continuous improvement.
Lead investigations into non-conformance, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are taken.
Maintain our Body Builder programmes within various dealerships.
Maintain and have control of the QMS.
Monitor and own COSHH, PUWER and LOLER requirements and adherence.
Monitor NCR's and customer feedback.
Ensure build documentation is adequate and technical specifications are available.
Provide technical guidance on vehicle construction standards, materials, and regulatory compliance.
Deliver QHSE training programmes to staff, ensuring a strong safety culture.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and suppliers to maintain compliance and certifications.
This role will be a great fit for you if you have:
Proven track record in a QHSE and compliance role within vehicle bodybuilding, automotive, or engineering industries.
Robust understanding of Type Approval, IVA, VCA, and industry standards.
NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar Health & Safety certification. Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 is highly desirable.
Understanding of fabrication, welding, and vehicle construction processes.
Ability to lead a safety-first culture and implement compliance improvements, inspiring those around you.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
Utilsing great communication skills to confidently liaise with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal teams.
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you are professionally qualified for the role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us
Benefits for you
Auto-enrolment pension.
A day off for your Birthday.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Training opportunities
Death in service benefit.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
About Coolfreeze
Coolfreeze is an industry-renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Our team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether our customers need a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on our experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Our enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use our services year after year, safe in the knowledge that we will meet their expectation. We have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service with us, which is something we are really proud of. The longevity of our staff is a major contribution to our success, and their input into our ISO 9001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of our high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.
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