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QHSE Engineer

Posted 04 February 2026
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per year
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140162.
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

  • Immediate start available

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • Visible role within a growing engineering business

  • Free on-site parking

  • Sick pay

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent QHSE Engineer (HSE Bias) to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HSE career who wants ownership of a major improvement project and the chance to build long-term capability within a growing engineering business.

If you are an experienced HSE biased professional, apply now for an immediate response!

The job you’ll do:

  • Lead the implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and support day-to-day Health, Safety & Environmental activities.

  • Lead ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 implementation through to certification

  • Develop HSE policies, procedures, and management systems

  • Carry out site inspections and support risk assessments, COSHH, and RAMS

  • Support incident investigations and corrective actions

  • Assist with contractor HSE management and inductions

  • Support environmental controls and improvement initiatives

  • Deliver toolbox talks and HSE awareness

  • Track KPIs and support audits and management reviews

About you:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards)

  • HNC/HND/Degree in H&S, Environmental Management, Engineering, or similar

  • ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (or willingness to obtain)

  • Some experience in Quality would be advantageous

  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated

  • Organised with good attention to detail

  • Confident engaging with people at all levels

  • Willing to take ownership and learn quickly

  • Practical and improvement-focused