Jobs in Newry, northern ireland, united kingdom

VANRATH is excited to partner with a leading organisation in the engineering sector to appoint a Quality Manager with Health & Safety Duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company renowned for its culture, innovation, and commitment to excellence ?? Schedule : Monday to Friday ?? Salary : Competitive, depending on experience, with strong progression potential and a suite of attractive benefits. Role Summary This is a key leadership position responsible for setting and maintaining high standards in quality assurance, safety protocols, and environmental practices across the organisation. The successful individual will take ownership of strategic development and execution of compliance frameworks, certifications, and continuous improvement initiatives. ?? Core Duties ? Quality Assurance Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and product / process quality across departments. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape company-wide quality strategy. Oversee the design, integration, and ongoing improvement of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems. Apply Six Sigma methodology and statistical tools (SPC) to drive measurable improvements in quality performance. ?? Health & Safety Take charge of workplace safety policies, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards. Coordinate fire safety measures, including training, emergency planning, and equipment audits. Perform regular risk evaluations and implement corrective actions as required. Monitor workplace noise levels and maintain detailed reports in line with regulations. Liaise with external regulatory bodies on all H&S-related matters. ?? Operational Excellence Encourage optimal use of resources such as materials, staffing, and utilities. Ensure cross-departmental alignment by regularly engaging with managers to roll out new policies and maintain compliance standards in quality and safety. ?? Your Background Proven experience in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering setting. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems. Confident in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. For more details on this role or to explore other career opportunities across Northern Ireland, feel free to get in touch or apply via the link. Reach out to Jack Groves at VANRATH for a confidential chat. ''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.'' ''I have nothing but praise for VANRATH who have helped me find my dream job. VANRATH sent across a number of positions that would have all been a good fit for me but once I had decided on a specific company they were on hand to facilitate everything that I needed throughout the entire interview and negotiation process.'' Absolutely fantastic. Very supportive and encouraging, makes you feel like you can take on the world. Emma Jane was superb through the whole process and I am very grateful for her support and help and for new adventures awaiting! As ever, it has been great to work with the team at Vanrath. I was in touch with a number of people in the firm, each of whom went the extra mile, finding roles tailored to my CV and supporting me throughout. On this occasion, it was Dan Morgan who secured me my new role. He listened carefully to what i was looking for, encouraged me to push the boundaries and actively managed the interview process from start to finish. He has been a wonderful advocate! I highly recommend this agency because of the staff who work there are very helpful and quick to respond. I have been dealing with Chris and he has been providing more support than what I have asked for. I believe communication is key so, having them contact you before and after the interview helps in understand what the company is looking for in an interview can make the difference between getting the job or not. Honestly cannot thank Chris enough. He was so helpful and professional throughout and really took the time to find me the next step in my career. Chris Haddock was very professional and prompt in finding me a new role. Chris understood my skills, experience. He secured a position that aligns to my career goals. I'm very pleased with the outcome. Skills : Quality Manager Engineer Health Safety and Environmental HSEQ Quality Manager Benefits : Fantastic Benefits Package