QHSE Officer

Compliance Manager/ QHSE Officer Mansfield - Multi-site responsibility

£40,000 - £45,000 Doe

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Compliance Manager/ SHEQ Officer to join an established engineering business, taking responsibility for maintaining and developing compliance standards across four UK sites. This is a varied and hands-on position, offering the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in line with relevant quality, environmental, health and safety, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will oversee the company's integrated management systems, support internal and external audits, drive continuous improvement and provide practical guidance to teams across the organisation. Alongside core compliance responsibilities, the role will also involve supporting fleet management, supplier compliance, employee engagement and wider business operations.

Compliance Manager/ QHSE Officer Key Responsibilities Quality & Management Systems

• Maintain and continually improve integrated management systems in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage controlled documentation, policies, procedures and compliance registers.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, supporting external certification and customer audits.
• Identify non-conformances, implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Work closely with departmental managers to improve processes, consistency and operational compliance.

Health & Safety

• Maintain and review health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections, identifying hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete and maintain COSHH assessments and support incident investigations.
• Coordinate employee training, toolbox talks and competency records.
• Oversee contractor compliance, including inductions, risk assessments and method statements.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and servicing, including LOLER, lifting equipment, forklifts and other operational machinery.
• Monitor health and safety performance, reporting findings and recommendations to management.

Environmental Compliance

• Maintain environmental aspects and impacts registers in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Oversee waste management processes, including hazardous waste and associated documentation.
• Monitor environmental performance, waste statistics and carbon footprint reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

Fleet & Wider Business Compliance

• Oversee company fleet compliance, including servicing, MOTs, insurance records and driving licence checks.
• Support supplier approval processes, customer tenders and compliance documentation.
• Assist with reviewing supplier agreements, terms and conditions, and GDPR policies.
• Support new employee inductions and ensure compliance procedures are communicated effectively.

Employee Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and promotion of company values across the business.
• Coordinate management meetings, employee feedback initiatives and internal engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with senior management to identify improvements and promote a positive culture of compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Compliance Manager, QHSE Manager, HSEQ Manager, Quality Manager or similar position.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external certification audits.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments and COSHH.
• Relevant health and safety qualification, such as IOSH or equivalent.
• ISO internal auditor training or equivalent auditing experience.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities across different sites.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with employees, operational teams and senior management.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce reports and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Willingness to travel between company sites as required.

Desirable Experience

• NEBOSH qualification.
• First Aid and Mental Health First Aid qualifications.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial equipment or a similar operational environment.
• Previous responsibility for fleet management or environmental reporting.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business in a broad and influential role, working closely with senior management and operational teams across multiple locations. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of compliance processes, influence business improvements and make a genuine impact on the organisation's safety, quality and environmental performance