Head of QHSE

Flexi-Time, 33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Head of QHSE will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Head of QHSE will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of QHSE will include:

• Lead organisational compliance with all QHSE legislation and standards by developing, implementing and governing an integrated management framework aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and relevant industry requirements.
• Provide strategic QHSE leadership through performance reporting, KPI analysis and senior?level recommendations, while driving behavioural safety initiatives and fostering a proactive safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and continuous improvement systems are implemented company?wide, including process mapping, 6S, VSM, quality circles and effective control of NCRs and product certification.
• Oversee health and safety compliance by managing risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency planning, high?risk controls and the monitoring of preventative and protective measures.
• Lead and support thorough investigations into accidents, incidents and near?misses, ensuring root cause analysis, corrective actions and long?term prevention strategies are effectively implemented.
• Maintain full environmental compliance through ISO 14001?aligned processes, managing environmental risks, waste handling, pollution prevention, chemical controls and ongoing sustainability performance monitoring.
• Manage all QHSE auditing, accreditation and team leadership activities, including internal/external audits, certification liaison, staff training, communication, coaching and cross?departmental collaboration to embed world?class QHSE standards.

For the Head of QHSE, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Extensive QHSE leadership experience within manufacturing or engineering environments, ideally across multi?site or complex operations.
• Strong practical understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with proven experience implementing and managing QHSE frameworks.
• Holds a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), demonstrating advanced health & safety competence.
• Skills in health & safety management, including risk assessments, incident investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in quality, safety and environmental performance in regulated industries.

Salary and benefits:

• Up to 80,000 (depending on experience)
• Competitive bonus scheme depending on personal and company performance
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• 4-Hour minimum day (2hrsxAM & 2xhrsPM)
• Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 10% Combined Pension

To apply for the Head of QHSE role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.