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Are you excited by the opportunity to lead on quality, health & safety, and sustainability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a team that's brilliant at what they do, genuinely wanting to support each other to do a great job?
At JC Metalworks, we design and manufacture high-volume precision metalwork products which can finish up in FTSE100 companies, high-street brands, design agencies or SMEs. We're well on our way to becoming the UK's leading experts in sheet metal production, driven by an exceptionally talented team of people, each one an expert in their field and committed to excellence for our customers.
As we grow, we're looking for talented and enthusiastic people who want to develop their careers in a progressive workplace that values and rewards teamwork, new ideas, and a commitment to doing a great job. We're now looking for a QHSE Manager to strengthen our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards at an exciting time of growth for our business.
More About The QHSE Manager Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive QHSE Manager to develop, implement, and maintain our quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems across the organisation. This role requires a strong leader who can ensure compliance with legislation and standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture where safety, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.
Your Duties And Responsibilities Will Be
Quality Assurance
* Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product non-conformities and customer complaints.
* Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve product quality and reduce scrap/rework.
* Manage internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Health & Safety
* Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and industry best practices, including PUWER, DSEAR and COSHH.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and safety inspections, implementing safe systems of work.
* Lead accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
* Develop and deliver safety training tailored to manufacturing operations (e.g., machinery safety, manual handling, PPE).
* Promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
* Manage emergency response plans, fire safety, first aid and PPE programmes.
Environmental Compliance
* Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
* Monitor emissions, waste, and energy usage; implement reduction strategies.
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
* Lead sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate ESG goals.
Leadership & Culture
* Champion QHSE awareness and accountability across all levels of the business.
* Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
* Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, customers, and certification agencies.
The Skills And Experience We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a QHSE management role within manufacturing or engineering.
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
* In-depth understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practice, including PUWER, DSEAR and COSHH.
* Experience in leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong leadership and coaching skills to engage teams and drive culture change.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
What We Expect From You
At JC Metalworks, we live by our values:
* Fair and open: voicing your views constructively, communicating honestly and treating everyone with respect.
* Reliable and trustworthy: being a 'go-to' person who gets the job done, working safely, taking care of our workplace and machinery, wanting to do more than what's expected.
* Creative thinking: always coming up with new ideas, not scared to try new things (even if they don't work), identifies problems and then finds solutions.
* Team effort: supporting your colleagues and the wider team, focused on what's best for the overall department and company.
What You Can Expect Working At JC Metalworks
We're a family business genuinely committed to taking care of our employees and helping them thrive. We want everyone to have a great experience at work - one where they get the satisfaction and challenge from a job well done and can work in a well-equipped, high-tech and safe environment. Some of our benefits include:
* The JC Metalworks Profit Share Scheme
* 32 days of paid holiday (including eight bank holidays)
* Extra holidays at three and five years of service
* Company sick pay scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
* Healthcare cash plan and life cover plan
* Cycle to work and electric car schemes
* Excellent career progression opportunities, with comprehensive personalised training programmes for everyone
* Family-friendly working hours and policies
* Company functions, team building and social events throughout the year
Here, every employee has a voice and we want to hear everyone's opinions and ideas, no matter their background or role or how long they've been here. Likewise, we expect everyone, at every level of the organisation to get the respect they deserve.
We've come a long way in the past 39 years, but we're not stopping there. We're committed to keep progressing and are looking for people who want to help us drive that change.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you - apply now with your CV.
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Apply By Submitting Your CV By Following The Link Below, There Are Also 2 Questions To Answer As Part Of The Application Process
QUESTIONS
* What do you think are the top 3 most important skills required for a successful QHSE Manager in a manufacturing environment?
* What has been your greatest achievement in improving quality, health & safety, or environmental performance within a manufacturing or engineering setting?
Closing date - 12th September 2025
What happens next?
We Will Feedback By COP On The 16th September, If You're Successful In Getting Through To The Next Phase, The Following Dates Have Been Provisionally Set
* Telephone interviews - from 8th Sept to 16th Sept
* Online DISC Assessments - 19th Sept
* 1st Interview (Group) - w/c 22nd Sept
* 2nd Interview & Presentation - 29th Sept or 30th Sept
* Feedback - 1st Oct
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Construction
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