QA SHEQ and Training Officer

About the role

An established chemical manufacturing company is looking for a QA SHEQ and Training Officer to cover quality assurance, safety, health, environmental management and internal technical training. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role drives organisational compliance, optimises quality standards and maintains health and safety frameworks across plant and laboratory operations, in line with ISO requirements, national safety legislation and internal procedures. It is a permanent position, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-15:30.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain ISO documentation, forms and quality instruction procedures, and lead non-conformance resolution with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal quality audits, coordinate external plant visits and audits, and report progress to management.
• Compile training materials and run practical laboratory training, theoretical testing and competency evaluations; manage induction records and training registers.
• Implement batch and document traceability controls and monitor statutory health and safety regulations, reporting monthly amendments and safety files.
• Perform monthly health and safety walkthroughs of factory operations, fire equipment and first aid stations.
• Update SOPs, SDS and TDS, manage safety equipment inventory and employee safety gear accountability.
• Oversee the quality assurance laboratory, including COA templates, raw material data sheet reviews and equipment calibration schedules.
• Support administration such as batch cards and training schedules.

Required profile

• Certified Internal Auditor qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related QA, SHEQ or compliance role.
• Knowledge of quality standards, SHEQ legislation and statutory health and safety regulations.
• Physical capability to work unassisted in plant and laboratory conditions, with good hand-eye coordination and normal vision.
• Ability to prioritise, communicate across all levels and solve problems independently.
• Desirable: Diploma in SHEQ and background in analytical chemistry.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Permanent position.
• Secured parking provided.