Full job descriptionQuality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Lead
Location: Swindon
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
Hours: Part-Time, 3-4 Days Per Week
Contract: Permanent
About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) professional to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Swindon. This is a standalone role offering the chance to take ownership of quality, health, safety and environmental activities across a busy operational site.
Working closely with senior leadership and site management, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring management systems, audits and accreditations remain effective and audit-ready.
This position is predominantly office-based, with occasional flexibility to work from home.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality & Compliance
*Lead and manage internal audit programmes across the business.
*Maintain and continuously improve ISO management systems and accreditations.
*Coordinate external audits and certification visits.
*Ensure corrective and preventative actions are effectively implemented.
*Maintain all QHSE documentation, procedures and records.
*Support customer and supplier quality requirements where required.
*Manage contractor compliance, inductions and documentation.
Health & Safety
*Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.
*Manage risk assessments and safe systems of work.
*Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
*Monitor site safety standards, signage and compliance activities.
*Coordinate fire safety, emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
*Ensure First Aider and Fire Marshal coverage remains current and compliant.
*Support maintenance and inspection programmes for safety equipment.
Environmental
*Support compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
*Monitor environmental performance and identify improvement opportunities.
*Assist with waste management and environmental reporting activities.
Site Support
*Promote a positive quality and safety culture across the business.
*Deliver QHSE training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions.
*Support management reporting, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement projects.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:
*Previous experience in a QHSE, Compliance, Quality or Health & Safety position.
*Experience managing ISO management systems and leading audits.
*Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
*Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
*The ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
*Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience*Internal Auditor qualification.
*NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
*Experience within manufacturing, laboratory, chemical, coatings, medical products or similar regulated environments.
*Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
What’s on Offer?*Part-time permanent position with flexibility.
*Opportunity to take ownership of the QHSE function.
*Varied and autonomous role with exposure across the business.
*Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
*Competitive salary package.
If you’re a proactive QHSE professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.