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Location - Newmarket, Cambridgeshire
Type - Permanent, Full Time
Salary - Up to 46k
Benefits - Life Assurance, EAP, 33 Days Holiday, Progression/Development Plans
We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QHSE Specialist to join a leading business in Newmarket. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE / SHEQ), particularly within Food, Beverage, or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Conduct and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and HAZOP studies
- Lead and support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis
- Manage and resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with ISO 45001
Quality Assurance:
- Lead and support quality investigations, CAPA processes, and internal audits
- Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification and surveillance audits
- Drive continuous improvement and quality control initiatives
- Support document control, SOP reviews, and compliance monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Deputise for the HSEQ Manager when required
- Collaborate with the Lab Lead and Lab Analyst to uphold QHSE standards
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on QHSE objectives
Requirements
- Proven experience in Quality and Health & Safety roles
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001
- Experience in food, beverage, lab, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar technical environments
- Familiarity with COSHH, HAZOP, and risk management frameworks
- Hands-on experience with non-conformance handling, incident investigations, and audit preparation
- Must hold a valid driving licence
Desirable (GTH):
- Experience in manufacturing or production environments
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification
- Knowledge of SHEQ systems, compliance reporting, and EHS software tools
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where safety, quality, and compliance are central to operations. You'll be part of a cooperative team with real scope to grow, influence, and make a meaningful impact.
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
