Acorn Recruitment • Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7HE
About this role
QHSE Engineer - Step Into Management
Crewkerne | £40,000 | 37.5 hours per week | Full-Time
Introduction
Are you a QHSE professional ready to take the next step into leadership? We're working with a growing, forward-thinking UK manufacturing group with multiple sites, seeking a QHSE Engineer who is eager to move beyond operational delivery and into a more strategic, management-focused role.
This is a genuine career progression opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping standards, influencing culture, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Analyse quality metrics, including complaints, non-conformances, and trends.
- Perform inspections and ensure product quality meets required standards.
- Travel across the UK to engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Deliver training and guidance to production teams.
- Actively contribute to the Health & Safety Committee.
- Support risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Promote and embed a strong safety-first culture.
- Conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, and implement preventative measures.
- Maintain accurate data to improve traceability and operational performance.
What's on Offer
- £40,000 salary.
- 37.5-hour working week with strong work-life balance.
- Clear pathway into management.
- Opportunity to work across multiple UK sites.
- Join a growing organisation with ambitious plans.
- Ongoing training and development, including First Aid qualification.
About You
- Relevant qualifications in Quality, Health & Safety, or Environmental disciplines.
- Experience working with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards.
- Passion for continuous improvement and driving positive change.
- Ready to step into a leadership-focused role.
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Interested?
Apply now to take the next step in your QHSE career and move into a leadership-focused role.
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