We’re Hiring: Quality Assurance, Health & Safety (QAHS) Manager
📍 Wilton, Redcar, UK
🏢Company: Universal Matter (UM)
📑Reports to: Managing Director, UK/EU
At Universal Matter, we are redefining what’s possible in materials science. As global leaders in graphene and advanced carbon materials, we’re driving sustainable innovation across construction, polymer composites, rubber & tyres, and coatings — enabling industry transformation worldwide.
As our UK operations continue to grow, we’re looking for an exceptional Quality Assurance, Health & Safety (QAHS) Manager to champion our safety-first culture and ensure our processes, people, and products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Lead
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
* Own and develop UM’s UK QMS in alignment with ISO 9001, UKCA/CE marking, and relevant industry standards.
* Coordinate and support internal and external audits (customers, suppliers, registrars).
* Lead risk assessments, change control, and validation activities.
* Oversee analytical method updates and ensure alignment with ASTM/compendial standards.
* Manage non-conformance investigations and implement an effective CAPA system.
* Coordinate the disposition of nonconforming materials, product waste streams, and out-of-date raw materials.
* Foster a strong quality-focused culture across the UK business.
Quality Audits & Continuous Improvement
* Lead ISO, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
* Support quarterly quality reviews and performance reporting.
* Maintain and improve quality databases, specifications, and tracking tools.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing reliability and drive process excellence.
* Ensure audit readiness through strong documentation, validation, and verification practices.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
* Champion a safety-first culture across UM operations.
* Maintain and improve SHE systems to ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation, EA permits, and UM standards.
* Manage MSDS and COSHH assessments for all raw materials and finished products.
* Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
* Deliver and coordinate all SHE training, including First Aid, Fire Safety, PPE/RPE, and emergency response.
* Liaise closely with Wilton site management and relevant regulatory bodies.
* Contribute to the global UM SHE framework, helping to build a unified safety standard across all sites.
* Drive continuous improvement through proactive risk identification and engagement at all levels.
About You
You thrive in a high-growth, innovation-led environment and bring:
* 5+ years’ experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management within chemical or advanced materials manufacturing.
* Demonstrated expertise managing ISO 9001 QMS and compliance systems.
* Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or Lead Auditor (desirable).
* Hands-on experience building and maturing SHE and Quality frameworks.
* Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* A proactive, detail-driven mindset and the confidence to influence at every level.
* Right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.
Why Join Universal Matter?
* Competitive compensation plus health insurance, bonus scheme, pension, and professional development.
* Work at the forefront of graphene and advanced carbon innovation, shaping the future of sustainable materials.
* Play a defining role in building UM’s Safety and Quality culture during an exciting phase of growth.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re driven by excellence, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement — we want to hear from you.
👉Apply directly via LinkedIn
📧 For more details, contact: Cheryl van Leeuwen (VP of HR) – cherylvl@universalmatter.com
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