QHSE Manager
Vacancy Description
Location: Bradford
Salary: £50k – £60k per year (DOE)
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Full Description
Based at KLINGER UK – a leading supplier of sealing, fluid control, and industrial solutions – you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the QHSE function while developing practical health, safety, and environmental management skills. The role will involve assisting with compliance monitoring, conducting risk assessments, supporting audits and inspections, maintaining accurate safety and environmental records, assisting with incident reporting and investigations, providing general administrative support to the QHSE team, and working closely with other departments across the business to promote a safe and compliant workplace.
We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Team as an QHSE Manager.
Key Responsibilities of QHSE Manager:
- Own and maintain a company QEHS policies, ensuring alignment with business strategy, customer requirements, and all applicable UK legislation.
- Ensure the business meets all statutory obligations in Health, Safety and Environmental management, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation. Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage reporting obligations.
- Lead the site’s QEHS risk analysis, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
- Provide governance through structured management reviews and regular reporting.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead internal/external audits, maintaining certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AS9100 standards.
- Oversee non-conformity processes, driving structured problem-solving, prevention, and measurable improvements in Cost of Poor Quality, safety and environmental performance.
- Represent the business on QEHS matters with customers and suppliers, ensuring prompt issue resolution, alignment to standards, and improved supply chain quality and compliance.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the business, ensuring robust risk assessments, safe systems of work, and incident investigations are carries our effectively. Drive proactive initiatives to prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.
- Develop and maintain site emergency response plans, ensuring regular testing, drills, and workforce readiness.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and lead initiatives to reduce waste, energy use, and carbon footprint.
- Support ESG and sustainability reporting where applicable.
- Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate QEHS training and inductions. Maintain competence records and drive regular refresher programmes.
- Coach, mentor, and upskill production and operational teams, embedding ownership of QEHS responsibilities and fostering a continuous improvement culture with “right first time, safe every time.”
- Track and report QEHS KPIs and compliance data, providing recommendations to drive business improvement and support long-term growth.
Key Requirements of QHSE Manager:
- Proven leadership experience in QEHS management with a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- In-depth knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, with demonstrable experience ensuring legal compliance and liaising with regulatory authorities.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AS 9100 management systems.
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) – NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable.
- Lead Auditor – Essential
- Engineering qualification (such as a HNC or degree) – essential
- Quality qualification (such as Diploma in Quality Management) – desirable
- IEMA qualification or equivalent in environmental management – desirable
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean background in continuous improvement – desirable