QSHE Manager

Visum Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a leading global manufacturer of explosion protection and industrial safety solutions, who are seeking an experienced QSHE Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role of the QSHE Manager will be to lead the quality, safety, health and environmental function across the client’s UK, French and Italian businesses. Reporting to the Head of UK Operations, with functional reporting to the Managing Directors in France and Italy, you will drive compliance with legislation and ISO standards, lead internal and external audits, and embed a proactive safety and quality culture across all three sites.

QSHE Manager Job Overview

• Lead the QSHE function, promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the UK, France and Italy.
• Partner with managers to identify, assess and mitigate workplace risks through risk assessments, safety reviews and environmental impact evaluations.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, environmental breaches and customer claims, producing 8D reports where required.
• Lead internal and external audits and annual renewals for ISO 9001, ATEX and TPED/CDG/ADR accreditations.
• Create, update and implement QSHE policies and procedures, monitoring changes in legislation across all three countries.
• Own quality plans, quality inspections and quality certification documentation.
• Act as the main contact for customers, notified bodies, certification bodies and regulatory authorities on QSHE matters.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, permits, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Chair QSHE meetings and deliver training, awareness sessions and inductions for employees, contractors and customers.
• Support field service and workshop teams with tool calibration, employee certification, site access documentation and risk assessments.
• Support supply chain with supplier qualification and act as GDPR Data Protection Specialist for the UK businesses.
• Collect, report and evaluate QSHE KPIs, working with divisional and group QSHE functions across Europe.

QSHE Manager Job Requirements

• Experience working within an ISO accredited organisation.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified (or equivalent), or the aptitude to achieve this.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality standards and their implementation.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with operational teams, customers and external bodies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Experience in Ex / hazardous area environments is advantageous.
• Trained ISO internal auditor is desirable.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as FMEA, 5 Why, Ishikawa, HAZOP and root cause analysis is desirable.