Qhse Manager

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Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Lead Location: Swindon Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) Hours: Part-Time, 3-4 Days Per Week Contract: Permanent About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) professional to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Swindon. This is a standalone role offering the chance to take ownership of quality, health, safety and environmental activities across a busy operational site. Working closely with senior leadership and site management, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring management systems, audits and accreditations remain effective and audit-ready. This position is predominantly office-based, with occasional flexibility to work from home. Key Responsibilities Quality & Compliance Lead and manage internal audit programmes across the business. Maintain and continuously improve ISO management systems and accreditations. Coordinate external audits and certification visits. Ensure corrective and preventative actions are effectively implemented. Maintain all QHSE documentation, procedures and records. Support customer and supplier quality requirements where required. Manage contractor compliance, inductions and documentation. Health & Safety Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation. Manage risk assessments and safe systems of work. Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations. Monitor site safety standards, signage and compliance activities. Coordinate fire safety, emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures. Ensure First Aider and Fire Marshal coverage remains current and compliant. Support maintenance and inspection programmes for safety equipment. Environmental Support compliance with environmental legislation and standards. Monitor environmental performance and identify improvement opportunities. Assist with waste management and environmental reporting activities. Site Support Promote a positive quality and safety culture across the business. Deliver QHSE training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions. Support management reporting, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement projects. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience in a QHSE, Compliance, Quality or Health & Safety position. Experience managing ISO management systems and leading audits. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. The ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Internal Auditor qualification. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Experience within manufacturing, laboratory, chemical, coatings, medical products or similar regulated environments. Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. What's on Offer? Part-time permanent position with flexibility. Opportunity to take ownership of the QHSE function. Varied and autonomous role with exposure across the business. Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary package. If you're a proactive QHSE professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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