Permanent

QHSE Manager

Manpower UK

Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6JU

£45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum

Posted: 07 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 05 August 2026

Ref: BBBH442927

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About the Role

The QHSE Manager role in Bicester involves leading the development and continuous improvement of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems for a manufacturing organisation. This permanent position, paying between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum, requires maintaining systems to ISO 9001 standards, conducting internal and external audits, and addressing non-conformities. Responsibilities include analysing quality data to create improvement plans, collaborating with operational teams to standardise processes, and promoting regulatory compliance. The role focuses on fostering a positive safety culture and sustainable practices across operations.

Our client, a reputable organisation in the manufacturing sector in Bicester, Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated QHSE Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of their Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems. This is an exciting opportunity to drive a positive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable practices across the organisation.
What you''ll be doing:
* Maintain and enhance the company''s quality management system (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
* Conduct internal audits, manage external audits, and address non-conformities effectively.
* Analyse quality data to develop improvement plans that boost product and service standards.
* Collaborate with operational teams to standardise processes and keep documentation up to date.
* Ensure compliance with UK health andamp; safety legislation, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, and safety procedures.
* Lead workplace inspections, incident investigations, and manage safety reporting and KPIs.
* Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, toolbox talks, and safety initiatives.
* Maintain and develop the environmental management system (ISO 14001 or equivalent).
* Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainability.
What you''ll bring:
* A degree or equivalent qualification, with additional qualifications in Quality or HSE being advantageous.
* Proven experience managing manufacturing projects, ideally within surface finishing or similar process-driven industries.
* Strong knowledge of LEAN principles, health andamp; safety legislation, and environmental regulations.
* Excellent communication, planning, and project management skills.
* Attributes such as attention to detail, resilience under pressure, proactive mindset, and a team-oriented approach.
This is a fantastic chance to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation committed to operational excellence and environmental responsibility. If you''re motivated, diligent, and passionate about safety and quality, we''d love to hear from you.

Salary offered is £45 - £55k depending on experience, 25 days holiday which increases over time. Apply now to join a company that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement!

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