Job Description
Job Title: QH S E ManagerLocation: Clitheroe, Lancashire Salary: Circa £70,000 (dependent on experience)About Bryden Precision EngineeringOur Client is a CNC machining business supplying complex, high-precision components into the aerospace, defence, utilities, power and other safety-critical sectors. They are proud holders of AS9100 accreditation as they continue to grow.The OpportunityThey are looking for a hands-on, dynamic and action-oriented QH S E Manager to lead our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental function. This role will play a key part in driving operational excellence and supporting the next stage of our growth.This is not a desk-bound, compliance-only role.
You will be a visible presence on the shopfloor, working closely with operators, engineers and managers to:Drive right-first-time quality and reduce scrap, rework and customer returnsCreate and embed a proactive health & safety culture where risks are controlled and people go home safe every day .Maintain and improve our integrated management systems (QMS & H&S) .Ensure legal compliance and best practice across quality, safety, health and environmental activities .If you enjoy solving real problems, influencing behaviour and making improvements that stick, you will thrive here.Lead and drive the organisations Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory expectations.Establish and maintain an effective balance between Quality Control (QC) inspection and Quality Assurance (QA) activities, enabling operational flow while delivering continuous quality improvement.Apply Industry 4.0 principles to modernise inspection methodologies, leveraging available CAPEX investment to implement advanced, technology-driven solutions.What You Will Be DoingQuality Leadership : Own and develop the company Quality Management System to meet AS9100, ISO 9001 requirementsPlan, host and close out external audits (customers, certification bodies) and lead the internal audit programmeSet and manage inspection and test strategies (incoming, in-process and final)Lead NCR and customer complaint investigations using structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone)Analyse scrap, rework, PPM and customer feedback to drive continuous improvementEnsure effective configuration control and full traceability for safety-critical workManage supplier quality performance including approval, audits and developmentPrepare and submit FAIRs/AS9102 and customer quality documentationHealth, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management : Take ownership of the companys Health & Safety strategy and ensure compliance with UK legislationDevelop, implement and maintain a robust Health & Safety Management System (aligned to ISO 45001 principles)Conduct and review risk assessments (RAMS), COSHH assessments and safe systems of workLead incident, near miss and accident investigations, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions implementedDrive a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, toolbox talks and behavioural safety initiativesEnsure effective control of hazards within a machining environment (e.g. machinery safety, manual handling, substances, PPE)Monitor and report H&S KPIs (accident rates, near misses, audit findings, etc.) to the Senior Leadership TeamLiaise with external bodies where required (e.g. HSE, insurers, auditors)Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, spills control and sustainability initiativesLeadership & Continuous Improvement : Lead, coach and develop the quality and HSE function, supporting wider workforce engagementProvide clear, data-driven KPIs and reports to the Senior Leadership TeamAct as a key driver of continuous improvement across both quality and safety performancePromote a culture of accountability, ownership and operational excellence across the businessWhat They Are Looking ForExperience and Knowledge : Strong background in precision engineering / CNC machining, ideally within aerospace, defence, power or other safety-critical sectorsProven experience as a Quality Manager, QH S E Manager or Senior Quality Engineer with leadership responsibilityStrong working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 systemsDemonstrable experience managing Health & Safety within a manufacturing environmentExperience implementing or managing H&S systems aligned to ISO 45001 (or equivalent)Hands-on shopfloor experience, comfortable resolving issues in real timeExperience leading customer and third-party auditsStrong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologiesConfident reading engineering drawings (including GD&T) and use of inspection equipmentSupplier quality experience (approval, monitoring, development)Qualifications (Desirable)NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & SafetyLead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 45001)Engineering or technical qualificationSkills and BehavioursStrong leader who sets clear expectations and holds people accountableHighly action-oriented with a practical, problem-solving mindsetExcellent communicator, able to engage at all levels from shopfloor to customersAnalytical and data-driven, using KPIs to influence decisionsHigh attention to detail with a pragmatic, commercial approachResilient and calm under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentPassionate about continuous improvement and building a positive safety cultureWhat They OfferOpportunity to lead and shape QH S E strategy in a growing, ambitious businessA genuine voice at the table as part of the Senior Leadership TeamInvolvement in high-profile aerospace, defence and nuclear projectsCompetitive salary and benefits package (discussed at interview)Ongoing training and development ( auditing, Lean/CI, H&S)To apply for the role please send a fully updated CV to our Recruitment ManagerTPBN1_UKTJ