Compliance Assistant

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle & fuel card

Job summary

A global provider of integrated facilities management is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Technician to join their team in Chester. The successful candidate will ensure work is conducted safely and according to company procedures, assess work scopes, manage permits, and promote a positive safety culture. Candidates should have experience in Facilities Management and knowledge of health and safety procedures. A vehicle and fuel card will be provided for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Familiar with Permit to Work systems.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work activities are authorized and executed per procedures.
• Assess and manage permits for work activities.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with planned work activities, ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, maintenance teams, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth work execution and minimise disruption.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with approved permits and procedures.
• Contribute to investigation of incidents and near-misses related to work activities, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of work permits, inspections, and other relevant documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Ensure timely renewal or closure of permits.
• Actively promote a positive safety culture within the workplace.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Permit to Work

Communication

Organisation

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

We are currently seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Compliance Technician to join our team in Chester.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all work activities are properly authorised, planned, and executed in accordance with company procedures, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Assessing the scope of work, identifying required permits, and verifying the availability of resources (personnel, materials, equipment).
• Creating and managing permits for various activities across the site.
• Identifying and mitigating potential hazards associated with planned work activities, ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, maintenance teams, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth work execution and minimise disruption.
• Conducting site inspections to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with approved permits and procedures.
• Contributing to the investigation of incidents and near‑misses related to work activities, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of work permits, inspections, and other relevant documentation.
• Staying up‑to‑date with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards, and client‑specific requirements.
• Ensuring timely renewal or closure of permits.
• Actively promoting a positive safety culture within the workplace.

Hours

• 8am – 5pm
• Monday to Friday

A vehicle & fuel card will be provided with this role.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Familiar with Permit to Work systems.
• Strong organisation & communication skills.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.