Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Drive Excellence. Ensure Safety. Lead Quality.

Our client in Yateley, a market leader in environmental sensor design and manufacturing for sectors like Naval Defence, Maritime, and Marine Science & Technology, is seeking a proactive Quality & HSE Manager. You will lead and manage our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management:

• Manage and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with evolving legislation and industry standards.
• Lead internal audits and quality inspections across sites and projects.
• Drive a culture of quality best practices throughout the business.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances with the Supply Chain Team.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Manage quality budgets and implement process improvements.
• Oversee corrective actions and non-conformance reporting.

Health & Safety:

• Monitor and mitigate workplace health and safety risks.
• Deliver QHSE inductions and training programs.
• Ensure contractor compliance with QHSE standards.
• Promote health and safety awareness across the business.
• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments, accident investigations, and reports.
• Maintain legal compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement emergency procedures and coordinate safety teams.
• Lead safety inspections and manage HSE monitoring systems.

Qualifications:

• BSc (2:1) or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields.
• (Preferred) Certifications: NEBOSH, COSHH, NGC, GC3, IOSH, First Aid, Fire Warden, ESD, ISO9001 Internal Auditing.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven success in driving quality improvements in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of business operations and financial principles.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Personal Qualities:

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Eager to learn and grow in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Team player with the ability to take initiative.
• Works well under pressure with strong critical thinking skills.