QHSE Manager

  • Direct Engineering
  • Paisley, Renfrewshire
  • Sep 12, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

About Us:

We are a dynamic and well-established engineering and fabrication company based in Paisley, Scotland, serving a range of sectors including food and drink manufacturing, industrial manufacturing and construction. We provide a range of services to blue chip and local clients.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) Manager to lead our compliance and improvement efforts across all areas of our operations.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for maintaining our current ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and leading the business towards achieving ISO 45001 accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and improve the company's ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems.
  • Lead the implementation and successful accreditation of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of quality, health & safety, and environmental processes.
  • Champion a positive QHSE culture across the business, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Manage internal and external audit schedules and liaise with certification bodies.
  • Provide QHSE training and toolbox talks to staff at all levels.
  • Monitor, report, and improve key QHSE performance indicators.
  • Support project teams with documentation, method statements, and risk assessments.

About you:

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a QHSE role within engineering, fabrication, or a related industrial environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards with hands-on experience maintaining accreditations.
  • Practical experience in implementing or supporting ISO 45001 accreditation.
  • Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
  • Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
  • Internal auditor qualification is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful QHSE initiatives in a growing company
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Ongoing professional development and training

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV/Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Health & Safety Manger, H & S Advisor, Compliance Officer, ISO Advisor, Environmental Safety Officer, Quality Advisor, SHEQ Officer, ISO Compliance Officer, NEBOSH, Fabrication Health& Safety, Industrial Health & Safety may also be considered for this role.