QHSE Manager

Automotive
Written By Toni Taylor

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester 
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a hands on Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager, QHSE Manager, or SHEQ Manager to lead quality, health & safety, and technical compliance across a vehicle bodybuilding/manufacturing operation. You’ll own the QMS, embed quality at every stage of build (fabrication, welding, assembly, PDI, final approval), and ensure compliance with Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) and ISO standards while driving continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities (QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager / QHSE Manager / Quality Manager)

  • Own, maintain, and improve the QMS; lead internal audits, manage NCRs, CAPA/8D, SOPs/work instructions, KPIs and audit readiness

  • Ensure compliance with Type Approval frameworks (IVA, VCA, DVSA); maintain technical files, build records, CoC documentation and change control

  • Lead HSE compliance: conduct risk assessments, promote safe systems of work; manage COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, permits to work, accident/incident investigations and RCA

  • Deliver QHSE training, inductions and toolbox talks; strengthen a safety?first culture and competence across teams

  • Monitor supplier quality and incoming inspection; collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership to resolve issues and standardise best practice

  • Drive continuous improvement (5S, visual management, lean methods); reduce defects and variability, improve build consistency and on?time approvals

  • Liaise with regulators, customers, and suppliers to maintain certifications and uphold legal, customer, and engineering requirements

Skills & Qualifications (QHSE Manager / SHEQ Manager / Technical Compliance Manager)
Essential:

  • Proven background in QHSE/compliance within vehicle bodybuilding, automotive, or engineering manufacturing

  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (and exposure to ISO 14001 / ISO 45001) and external audit processes

  • Awareness of Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) requirements for vehicle builds/conversions

  • Practical HSE knowledge (COSHH, PUWER, LOLER) and experience leading investigations, RCA, NCRs and CAPA

  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence production, engineering, H&S and leadership teams

  • Data?driven, detail?focused and proactive in risk management and compliance improvement

Desirable:

  • Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, ideally 14001/45001) and NEBOSH/equivalent safety qualification

  • Engineering qualification (HNC/HND) and experience in fabrication/welding environments

  • Lean/Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt), multi?site experience and full UK driving licence

What You’ll Receive

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

  • Access to a wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP and second medical opinion

  • Training and development opportunities

If you’re an experienced Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager, QHSE Manager, SHEQ Manager, QSHE Manager, or Quality & Compliance Manager seeking a permanent role with real influence, continuous improvement scope, and multi?site exposure, we want to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step in your QHSE career.

REF: 3727

 

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