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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.
