Quality Manager - Rail

• Lead a Culture of Quality: Champion a 'right-first time' mindset across the division
• Promote proactive customer focus and ensure customer expectations are exceeded
• Act as the go-to authority on Quality Systems and best practice
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all processes are supported with robust procedures and work instructions
• Review and maintain documentation to guarantee compliance, clarity, and effectiveness
• Report on key quality metrics, enabling data-driven decisions
• Maintain our management system in alignment with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards
• Assurance: Lead and develop the internal and external audit programme
• Manage concession processes and non-conformances with rigour and transparency
• Provide strong leadership for our engineering and inspection teams
• Continuous Improvement: Embed continuous improvement principles across the department
• Lead improvement initiatives aligned with divisional and business-wide goals
• Develop and coach quality personnel to strengthen capability and future succession
• Maintain and improve key company records, including training matrices, performance reviews, and risk assessments
• Promote standards that reflect the high expectations of our Rail customers

• Experience in a senior quality role within a demanding, high-compliance industry (rail, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence, etc.)
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Lead Auditor training
• Strong QMS knowledge
• Experience with regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Ideally have experience with RISAS/RISQS assurance

Experience with RISAS/RISQS assurance

• Company vehicle
• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy
• Company pension (if eligible)
• Life Assurance cover (x2 salary)
• Invitation to healthcare schemes
• Wellness programmes
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Excellent opportunities and career prospects available