QHSE Assistant

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-orientedQHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment) Assistantto join our dynamic Quality Department within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop a career in QHSE with a forward-thinking safety-focused manufacturing organisation.

As a QHSE Assistant you will play a vital role in upholding our commitment to the highest standards of product quality workplace safety and environmental responsibility. Working closely with the QHSE Manager you will gain valuable hands-on experience and have the opportunity to pursue industry-recognised certifications.

This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail a proactive mindset and a passion for fostering a safe and sustainable working environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular in process product inspections: Examining products during production to ensure they meet specified build standards using tools and instruments to measure test and evaluate products for defects.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of inspections test results and any non-conformances providing reports to management or production teams to track quality performance.
• Identifying Defects and Non-Conformities: Detect defects deviations or potential risks in products or processes and work with production teams to resolve issues with the use of root cause analysis tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend corrective actions to enhance overall quality and reduce defects.
• Conducting Audits: Plan and perform internal audits to assess compliance with the quality management system industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Conduct thorough assessments of work environments to identify potential health and safety hazards ensuring risks are mitigated through proper safety measures and controls.
• Investigate Accidents and Incidents: Investigate workplace accidents injuries or near-misses to determine root causes report findings and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Support Final Inspection: Offer additional support in Final inspection & Packing during periods of high demand.
• Foster a strong collaboration with the Production and Engineering teams by working together to address challenges. By building trust and ensuring alignment on goals we can enhance operational efficiency improve safety standards and drive continuous improvement in production processes.
• Ensure that all Environmental Health and Safety / Company Policies are adhered to at all times.

Education/ Qualifications

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) Certification Desirable but not essential
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management) ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) or ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certification Desirable but not essential

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in quality control health and safety or environmental management preferably in a manufacturing industry - Desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of regulatory standards risk assessment safety protocols and auditing practices - Desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Competencies:

• Must have good attention to detail analytical and a problem solver must be able to produce clear and concise documentation with a right first time attitude
• Initiative
• Teamwork but also can work independently
• Ability to manage conflict
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop
• Willingness to lead

Other Requirements:

• SC cleared or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

• Flexible working practices we work a 9-day fortnight offer hybrid working flexitime and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform retail leisure gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Continuous development and career progression opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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