Compliance Assistant

Northgate Highways; Chorley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sharesave scheme

Job summary

Northgate Highways in Buckshaw Village near Chorley is seeking a Compliance Assistant to join a busy compliance team. You will support vehicle compliance, servicing, MOT and maintenance work, keeping records up to date and coordinating bookings to minimise downtime.

The role offers a standard 37.5-hour week, 9:00–17:00, in a bright, newly refurbished office and access to sharesave schemes. You will work with Excel, Syrinx, telematics, supplier portals and 1link as you grow within a

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Organised approach to managing jobs, records, paperwork and bookings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced compliance team and provide flexible support.

Responsibilities

• Support timely completion of vehicle compliance, servicing, MOT and maintenance work.
• Manage accurate records, schedules and bookings and follow jobs through to completion.
• Provide cover across the compliance team and assist with holiday cover.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Syrinx (Point of Rental)

Telematics

Supplier portals

1link

Job description

As a Compliance Assistantwith Northgate Highways, we offer:

• The role is based on Buckshaw Village Park in a bright, spacious, modern and newly refurbished office. You will be part of a friendly team and will be joining a business that is a leader in its field, at a time of expansion and growth.
• Annual holidays - 23 days per year, plus 1 day for your birthday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Salary - £26,000 PA
• Hours of work 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to enrol in company sharesave scheme

About the role:

Support the timely completion of vehicle compliance, servicing, MOT and maintenance work, helping customers get their vehicles back on the road with the least possible downtime. Working as part of the compliance team, the Compliance Assistant manages accurate records, schedules and bookings, follows jobs through to completion, and ensures all required paperwork is obtained, checked and shared.

This is a fast-paced role combining job administration and maintenance scheduling responsibilities, providing flexible support and holiday cover across the team.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll bring strong customer service, clear communication, attention to detail and the organisation to manage jobs, records, paperwork, bookings and follow-ups in a fast-paced team. Proactive and practical, you’ll help minimise vehicle downtime while ensuring required work and authorisation, and provide cover across compliance. You’ll confidently use Excel and Microsoft Copilot, work with Syrinx (Point of Rental), telematics and supplier portals, and learn 1link when introduced.

At Northgate Highways we're proud to be the UK’s leading provider of specialist traffic management and support vehicles, with a reputation which has been carefully built over 40 years. We typically work with customers who support the largest National Highways projects on the UK roads and are known for our service excellence, state-of-the art vehicles and dedicated aftercare and support.

We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

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