Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager, Telford, up to £50k

My client is an engineering company who have been in operation for a number of years. With an excellent reputation within their industry, they are looking to recruit a new member to their team.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, compliant, and high-quality working environment within the plant by developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, environmental, and quality systems. You will ensure legal compliance, reduce operational risks, and maintain product quality standards associated with the company and its processes.

Key Areas to cover:

Health & Safety Compliance:
*Ensure compliance with HSE legislation (HSE regulations, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER).
*Maintain up to date knowledge of safety and quality standards.
*Conduct regular audits of plant operations, equipment, and quality processes.

Quality Management:
*Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001.
*Conduct internal quality audits and support external certification audits.
*Monitor product conformity, coating thickness, finish quality, and customer specifications.
*Investigate quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
*Work with production teams to ensure consistent process control and documentation.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and quality tools.

Risk Assessment & Control:
*Carry out and review risk assessments for processes.
*Develop safe systems of work (SSOW) and SOPs integrating safety and quality controls.
*Monitor effectiveness of risk and quality control measures.

Incident & Non-Conformance Investigation:
*Investigate accidents, near misses, and quality non-conformances.
*Produce detailed reports and corrective action plans.
*Track trends to support continuous improvement in safety and quality.

Training, Awareness & Competence:
*Deliver HSEQ inductions and training for employees and contractors.
*Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the workforce.
*Ensure staff understand hazards and quality requirements.

Hazard & Process Control:
*Monitor workplace conditions including chemical exposure, heat, fumes, and manual handling.
*Ensure appropriate PPE is used and maintained.
*Oversee process checks such as bath chemistry, flux quality, and coating consistency.

Emergency Preparedness:
*Maintain emergency response plans (fire, chemical spills, burns).
*Coordinate drills and ensure emergency equipment readiness.

Environmental & Occupational Health:
*Support compliance with environmental regulations on waste, emissions, and chemical handling.
*Monitor occupational health risks (fumes, noise, heat stress).

Documentation, QMS & Record Keeping:
*Maintain accurate safety and quality records.
*Manage risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, and quality documentation.
*Prepare reports for management, customers, and regulatory bodies.

Skills & Experience:
*Proven experience in a Health & Safety or HSEQ role within manufacturing, heavy industry, or metal processing.
*Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
*Experience with hazardous environments (chemicals, heat, heavy machinery).
*Understanding of ISO 9001, internal auditing, and quality control processes.
*Strong communication, training, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:
*NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
*NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable).
*Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001) or willingness to train (highly desirable).
*Experience in steel or similar industries is highly advantageous.

Key Competencies:
*Attention to detail and process discipline.
*Proactive risk and quality management.
*Leadership and influence across teams.
*Strong organisational and documentation skills.
*Commitment to continuous improvement (HSEQ).

To apply for this opportunity, you must be living in the United Kingdom with full leave to remain as sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Contact: Scott Thompson – 0121 427 4255 or send your cv to st@tsponline.co.uk