QHSE Manager
Chester
£45,000 - £55,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)
Aspion Search is partnering with a long-established engineering manufacturer to hire a hands-on QHSE Manager. The business operates across multiple UK sites and is known for excellent staff retention and strong technical capability. The QHSE Manager will lead Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards across its UK sites.
The Business:
* Market leader with a strong engineering heritage and supportive culture.
* Growth & progression: the company is in a major growth phase, with clear routes into senior technical or leadership roles.
* Newly created, high-impact role where you can shape site-wide improvements.
* Long-standing business with a strong product range and continued investment.
* Multi-site exposure and close collaboration with senior leadership.
* Excellent long-term stability and opportunities for progression.
The Role of the QHSE Manager:
The QHSE Manager will lead the QHSE strategy, acting as the driving force behind compliance, operational excellence, and cultural change.
This is a newly created role where you will have real freedom to modernise systems, develop standards, build engagement, and shape long-term performance. If you enjoy stepping into a role where you can transform processes, educate teams, and bring sites together under one consistent approach, this position offers exactly that.
Responsibilities of the QHSE Manager:
* Lead the QHSE strategy across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal standards.
* Develop, implement and maintain QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
* Plan and conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.
* Own incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
* Drive continuous improvement in safety culture, quality performance and environmental standards.
* Develop and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and associated documentation.
* Work closely with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality and process reliability.
* Deliver engaging QHSE training and toolbox talks across all levels of the business.
* Support the rollout of 5S and lean workplace organisation initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with site QHSE champions and ensure consistent standards across all locations.
About the QHSE Manager:
* Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering / Manufacturing (or similar)
* NEBOSH General Certificate
* Lead Auditor ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 / 45001)
* At least 2 year’s QHSE experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong understanding of production processes, machinery safety & quality systems
* Experience working across multi-site operations
* Background in “hands-on” environments (shopfloor exposure preferred)
* SAP experience
* Confident communicator across all levels – from shopfloor to senior leadership.
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong coaching and influencing ability.
* Enthusiastic, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
* Someone ambitious, capable, and looking for long-term progression within the business.
Benefits of the QHSE:
* 4% matched pension contributions.
* Life cover at 2× basic salary.
* Paid medical appointment attendance & annual screenings
* Service recognition from Year 1.
* 37 hours/week with early finish Fridays.
* 25 days’ holiday + public holidays.
Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.
Applications must have the right to work in the UK.
Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.
Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07537 163611
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk