Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager

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Manufacturing QHSE &Technical Compliance Manager

Trafford Park, Manchester (Travel to our Atworth site when required)
up to £50,000pa DOE
Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen the quality and technical compliance function within our vehicle bodybuilding operation.

This is a hands-on, production-facing role at the heart of our manufacturing business. You will take ownership of our quality management process, drive continuous improvement across the shop floor, and ensure our vehicle builds/conversions consistently meet regulatory, customer and engineering standards.

Working closely with production, engineering, health and safety and our leadership teams, you will embed quality into every stage of the build process, from fabrication and welding through to final vehicle approval.

This role offers real influence. You will shape manufacturing standards, improve build consistency, strengthen audit readiness and ensure technical compliance supports operational performance.

Day to day you will:

• Oversee QHSE policies, procedures, and compliance across all operations.
• Conduct RCA's and be a leader for positive change.
• Ensure vehicle bodybuilding and modifications meet Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) and industry regulations.
• Develop and implement quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and have control of the QMS.
• Monitor and advise on COSHH, PUWER and LOLER requirements and adherence.
• Monitor NCR's and customer feedback.
• Deliver QHSE training programmes to staff, ensuring a strong safety culture.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and suppliers to maintain compliance and certifications.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criterion. If you have experience, we encourage you to apply even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!

This role will be a great fit for you if you have:

Proven track record in a QHSE and/or compliance role within vehicle bodybuilding, automotive, or engineering industries.

Awareness and understanding of Type Approval, IVA, VCA, and industry standards, development training can be provided.

Ability to lead a safety-first culture and implement compliance improvements, inspiring those around you.

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.

Utilsing great communication skills to confidently liaise with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal teams.

Benefits for you

• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Training opportunities
• Death in service benefit.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About Coolfreeze
Coolfreeze is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Our team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether our customers are needing a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on our experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Our enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use our services year after year, safe in the knowledge that we will meet their expectation. We have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service with us, which is something we are really proud of. The longevity of our staff is a major contribution to our success and their input into our ISO 9001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of our high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.

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Use of AI in Candidate Assessment: We may use Anthropic Claude (via AWS Bedrock), an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, to assist our recruitment team in evaluating candidate applications. This AI technology analyses application data and provides recommendations to our recruitment professionals. Important: No automated decision-making occurs. All recruitment decisions are made solely by human recruiters.