QESH Manager
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Cleckheaton · posted 30 July 2026
Salary
£50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Category
Construction and Property
QESH Manager | Cleckheaton | Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:00 am 4:45 pm, Friday 8:00 am 12:30 pm | £50,000 per annum
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Our client is a long-established subcontract precision engineering manufacturer supplying the valve, filtration and defence industries. Established in 1974, the company employs 35 people and operates around 30 CNC machines, generating an annual turnover of approximately £3 million.
With over 50 years of engineering expertise and a strong reputation for quality, reliability and precision manufacturing, they are looking to appoint an experienced QESH Manager to take ownership of the company's Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety activities at their Cleckheaton facility.
This is a key role working closely with the Managing Director, production teams and inspection department to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement and support the company's ongoing success.
The Role
As QESH Manager, you will be responsible for leading the company's integrated Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety systems while ensuring the highest standards are maintained across the manufacturing operation.
The role will include:
Taking ownership of the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), ensuring ongoing compliance and continual improvement
Supporting the management of Environmental and Health & Safety systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)
Managing and developing the inspection function and supporting inspection personnel
Working closely with production teams to improve quality performance and reduce waste, scrap and non-conformances
Leading internal audits and supporting external customer and certification audits
Managing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including customer complaints and internal quality issues
Conducting root cause investigations and implementing effective improvement actions
Reviewing quality data, producing management reports and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting health, safety and environmental initiatives across the business
Delivering toolbox talks, promoting safe working practices and supporting employee wellbeing
Maintaining quality documentation, procedures and compliance records
Working with customers and suppliers to resolve technical and quality-related issues
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience in a Quality, QESH, Quality Engineering or similar management role within an engineering manufacturing environment
Strong experience and understanding of machining, inspection and metrology is essential
Engineering manufacturing background with the ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and material certification
Experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience with internal audits, non-conformance management and continuous improvement activities
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance and inspection techniques
Experience carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Proven people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, production teams, customers and suppliers
Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to improving processes and standards
Desirable
Experience managing Environmental and Health & Safety activities
Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification
IOSH Managing Safely qualification
IEMA qualification or equivalent environmental certification
Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer
Experience within subcontract precision engineering, valve, filtration or defence sectors
Whats In It For You
£50,000 annual salary
24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension
Early finish every Friday
Opportunity to join a successful and long-established engineering business
Key leadership role with direct influence on company performance
Supportive working environment with an experienced engineering team
Opportunity to shape and improve QESH standards across the business
Training and professional development opportunities
Stable, full-time permanent position
Whats next? Its easy! xwzovoh Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!
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Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
Our client is a long-established subcontract precision engineering manufacturer supplying the valve, filtration and defence industries. Established in 1974, the company employs 35 people and operates around 30 CNC machines, generating an annual turnover of approximately £3 million.
With over 50 years of engineering expertise and a strong reputation for quality, reliability and precision manufacturing, they are looking to appoint an experienced QESH Manager to take ownership of the company's Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety activities at their Cleckheaton facility.
This is a key role working closely with the Managing Director, production teams and inspection department to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement and support the company's ongoing success.
The Role
As QESH Manager, you will be responsible for leading the company's integrated Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety systems while ensuring the highest standards are maintained across the manufacturing operation.
The role will include:
Taking ownership of the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), ensuring ongoing compliance and continual improvement
Supporting the management of Environmental and Health & Safety systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001)
Managing and developing the inspection function and supporting inspection personnel
Working closely with production teams to improve quality performance and reduce waste, scrap and non-conformances
Leading internal audits and supporting external customer and certification audits
Managing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including customer complaints and internal quality issues
Conducting root cause investigations and implementing effective improvement actions
Reviewing quality data, producing management reports and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting health, safety and environmental initiatives across the business
Delivering toolbox talks, promoting safe working practices and supporting employee wellbeing
Maintaining quality documentation, procedures and compliance records
Working with customers and suppliers to resolve technical and quality-related issues
Requirements
Essential
Previous experience in a Quality, QESH, Quality Engineering or similar management role within an engineering manufacturing environment
Strong experience and understanding of machining, inspection and metrology is essential
Engineering manufacturing background with the ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and material certification
Experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience with internal audits, non-conformance management and continuous improvement activities
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance and inspection techniques
Experience carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Proven people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, production teams, customers and suppliers
Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to improving processes and standards
Desirable
Experience managing Environmental and Health & Safety activities
Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification
IOSH Managing Safely qualification
IEMA qualification or equivalent environmental certification
Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer
Experience within subcontract precision engineering, valve, filtration or defence sectors
Whats In It For You
£50,000 annual salary
24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension
Early finish every Friday
Opportunity to join a successful and long-established engineering business
Key leadership role with direct influence on company performance
Supportive working environment with an experienced engineering team
Opportunity to shape and improve QESH standards across the business
Training and professional development opportunities
Stable, full-time permanent position
Whats next? Its easy! xwzovoh Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!
Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.