Quality & Environmental Manager
Location: Macclesfield
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern: On-site, Monday to Friday
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
An established UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality & Environmental Manager to lead and develop its Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
This is a key position focused on compliance, continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and maintaining high operational standards across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the company’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality and environmental legislation.
Conduct internal and external audits.
Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead projects relating to waste reduction, recycling, sustainability, and carbon reduction.
Deliver quality and environmental training where required.
Provide reporting and updates to senior management.
Support customer compliance and information requests.
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Auditing experience.
Understanding of sustainability and environmental improvement strategies.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Relevant Quality and/or Environmental qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Employee assistance programme.
Discounted gym membership.
Free parking.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.
We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.
🚀 Our Mission
To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.
🔎 Our Core Values
Challenge
We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.
Collaboration
We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.
Commitment
We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.
💡 Our Purpose
To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.
🌍 Our Reach
Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals & Materials
Food Technology
Clean Technology
Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering
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