QHSE Manager
Chorley,Lancashire
Part time
The Company
Established in 2001, Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) is the UKs largest independent machine tool servicing provider. As a leading provider of specialist technical solutions for CNC machine tool users, MTT work with clients across the world on advancing their CNC machine tools performance and reliability.
The Opportunity
Were looking to engage an experienced QHSE professional on a day:rate or retainer basis to develop, implement and audit QHSE systems, as well as identify areas for improvement.
This opportunity would suit a Fractional QHSE Manager looking to add to their existing portfolio of clients or an experienced professional that wants to work on a part time basis.
This is not just an advisory role. We are looking for someone that knows what good looks like, can present solutions and recommendations to the leadership team and, importantly, be hands on and implement them. This is a great opportunity to work with a business that wants to do things well.
As were looking for an individual with experience in both Quality and Health and Safety, the work available is varied and provides flexibility in how the work is undertaken. We anticipate that the work required would be approximately 8:12 hours per week on average. However, wed be looking for flexibility during peaks in activity, such as an audit.
Our office is based in Chorley, Lancashire so this would need to be a commutable location for any applicants as on:site presence would be required to support with activities like audits and investigations.
The Role
Were looking for an individual with the ability to develop, implement, audit, and manage QHSE systems and lead on the following activities:
* Maintain and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS)
* Ensure that all EH and S obligations are identified and that an effective framework is in place
* Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, RISQS, Safe Contractor and JOSCAR
* Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999 and other applicable legislation
* Plan and deliver internal audit programmes
* Lead QHSE incident investigations and continuous improvement actions
* Maintain risk registers and legislative compliance frameworks
* Support external audits and certification requirements
* Provide practical, pragmatic advice to managers and teams on any QHSE compliance issues
* Contribute to training, inductions, and QHSE culture development
* Produce reports and advise of any concerns or opportunities for improvement
The Individual
The ideal person for this role will be an independent professional (not a firm) who can get to know our business, build relationships and help to implement actions and recommendations. Were looking for consistency and a trusted partner, not multiple points of contact.
This is a hands:on all:rounder role covering both Quality and Health and Safety, with the autonomy to shape and manage your own workload.
As such, youll need to have demonstrable experience in both Quality and Health and Safety, qualified to NEBOSH General Certificate level and a Technical Member of IOSH as a minimum.
Youll also need to have experience within the engineering industry and experience in highly regulated and safety critical environments. Machine tool knowledge would be an advantage.
As well as focusing on the core activities, wed like to work with someone who is curious and able to identify and make continuous improvements.
Due to the proposed ways of working, were also looking for someone that is highly organised and great communicator. Youll be diligent and have a high attention to detail, making sure all actions are recorded and followed up. Youll be comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of the organisation, external customers and auditors.
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