Head Of QHSE

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Head of QHSE vacancy with a growing assembly-based manufacturer in Leeds.

Client Details

My client is a hugely successful Leeds based manufacturer who supply an exceptional range of engineered products to a large customer base, both across the UK and internationally.

Having experienced impressive growth in recent years, they are now looking to expand their manufacturing leadership team with the introduction of a Head of QHSE. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensure compliance and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Description

The Head of QHSE will report directly into the Managing Director and will have overall responsibility for all Q&HSE activities on site.

  • Lead the QHSE team and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Operations colleagues to embed world‑class QHSE practices.
  • Develop, implement and oversee an integrated QHSE framework, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and any additional industry standards.
  • Ensure robust quality assurance and improvement procedures are developed, implemented and maintained across the business.
  • Maintain product compliance and certification requirements for manufacturing, including documentation, NCR control and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee integrated QHSE management systems compliance including internal audits, customer audits and external certification body engagements.
  • Report on QHSE performance to the board members, providing insights, KPIs and recommendations for improvement.

Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a proven ability in managing Q&HSE teams before. You will also possess:

  • Proven experience in managing both Q&HSE, ideally with a bias towards quality.
  • Sound knowledge of quality tools and techniques.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
  • Be able to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Have an innovative, customer focussed approach.
  • Experience in the heavy manufacturing / engineering fields.
  • Good people leadership skillset, with a passion for developing emerging talent.
  • A data-driven and continuous improvement mindset.
  • A NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous.

Job Offer

  • c.£80k
  • 10% company bonus
  • 10% company pension
  • 25 holidays + stats
  • EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Competitive wider benefits package
  • Chance to develop and progress as the business continues to grow

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Head of QHSE vacancy with a growing assembly-based manufacturer in Leeds.

Client Details

My client is a hugely successful Leeds based manufacturer who supply an exceptional range of engineered products to a large customer base, both across the UK and internationally.

Having experienced impressive growth in recent years, they are now looking to expand their manufacturing leadership team with the introduction of a Head of QHSE. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensure compliance and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Description

The Head of QHSE will report directly into the Managing Director and will have overall responsibility for all Q&HSE activities on site.

  • Lead the QHSE team and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Operations colleagues to embed world‑class QHSE practices.
  • Develop, implement and oversee an integrated QHSE framework, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and any additional industry standards.
  • Ensure robust quality assurance and improvement procedures are developed, implemented and maintained across the business.
  • Maintain product compliance and certification requirements for manufacturing, including documentation, NCR control and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee integrated QHSE management systems compliance including internal audits, customer audits and external certification body engagements.
  • Report on QHSE performance to the board members, providing insights, KPIs and recommendations for improvement.

Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a proven ability in managing Q&HSE teams before. You will also possess:

  • Proven experience in managing both Q&HSE, ideally with a bias towards quality.
  • Sound knowledge of quality tools and techniques.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
  • Be able to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Have an innovative, customer focussed approach.
  • Experience in the heavy manufacturing / engineering fields.
  • Good people leadership skillset, with a passion for developing emerging talent.
  • A data-driven and continuous improvement mindset.
  • A NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous.

Job Offer

  • c.£80k
  • 10% company bonus
  • 10% company pension
  • 25 holidays + stats
  • EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Competitive wider benefits package
  • Chance to develop and progress as the business continues to grow

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Posted: May 15th, 2026