Job Description
A well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Fife is looking to appoint a QHSE Lead to take ownership of site-wide health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
This position sits within a busy production facility supporting complex mechanical systems and aftermarket services. The focus is heavily weighted towards HSE leadership, alongside oversight of the quality function through an established team.
You’ll play a key role in shaping standards, ensuring compliance, and embedding a proactive culture across the site.
The Role
* Take full responsibility for site QHSE performance, policies and compliance
* Develop and maintain structured frameworks to support continuous improvement
* Lead internal audits, ensuring actions are implemented and standards upheld
* Produce regular performance reports for senior stakeholders
* Support the wider leadership team in driving a strong safety-first culture
* Manage and develop a small team, addressing skills gaps where needed
HSE & Quality Focus
* Maintain risk assessments and environmental registers
* Ensure legal and internal compliance requirements are consistently met
* Lead investigations into incidents, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Coordinate training to maintain workforce competence
* Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies and external stakeholders
* Oversee quality activities, ensuring systems and processes remain effective
About You
* Background in HSE, Quality or a related discipline
* Experience managing ISO standards
* Proven track record in a similar leadership role within manufacturing or engineering
* Confident communicator, able to engage across all levels
* Experience developing teams and improving site performance
Get in touch with Stuart Barton at Escape Recruitment for further details