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QESH Manager, NFP PEOPLE
QESH Manager
We are seeking a proactive QESH Manager to lead quality, environmental, safety, and health systems across a growing engineering manufacturing business.
Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 per annum (DOE) Location: Leicester (with regular travel to a second UK site) Hours: Full-time Closing date: 28th July 2026 – CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis
About The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) management systems across two UK sites, ensuring compliance with:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Key Responsibilities
- Managing, auditing, and continuously improving QESH management systems
- Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for customer, supplier, and manufacturing issues
- Overseeing supplier quality, including assessment, audit, and approval
- Managing internal audits and acting as the main contact for external certification bodies
- Driving a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and engagement activities
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Monitoring and reporting KPIs across quality, safety, and environmental performance
- Reviewing and updating risk assessments, COSHH, fire, and environmental assessments
- Supporting sustainability initiatives, including waste management and energy reduction
- Investigating incidents and implementing preventative actions
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This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.
About You
You will be an experienced QESH professional with a background in manufacturing or engineering. You will bring:
- Relevant QESH qualifications, including NEBOSH or IOSH
- Environmental management certification (IEMA/ISEP or equivalent)
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (ISO standards)
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment and compliance frameworks
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational ability
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Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in sustainability practices
About The Organisation
This well-established and growing manufacturing business designs and supplies specialist electrical solutions to global markets, including energy, transport, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the organisation offers:
- A collaborative working environment
- A focus on continuous improvement, safety, and customer excellence
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