Compliance Manager

Friction Technology Ltd; Caernarfon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial group in Wales is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of ISO standards and a proven track record in managing compliance systems, working across multiple sites. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career growth

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or heavy industry environments.
• Auditor or lead auditor qualifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and environmental compliance beyond ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with ISO standards.
• Lead audit preparation and follow-ups.
• Develop compliance documentation.
• Train colleagues on compliance.
• Implement corrective actions based on audits.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 and ideally AS9100

Proven track record in managing compliance or quality systems

Excellent IT skills

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Strong problem-solving and analytical ability

Confident communicator

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Compliance Manager

Location: Hybrid role, primarily remote with occasional travel to FTL in Caernarfon and wider support across the N Industries Group.

Reports to: Technical Director, Friction Technology Ltd

Role Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to support Friction Technology Ltd (FTL) and other companies within the N Industries Group. The role will focus on maintaining, developing, and continually improving our management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. This is a key role within the group, ensuring that our businesses remain compliant, efficient, and audit-ready while driving continuous improvement across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
• Lead internal and external audit preparation, coordination, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and monitor compliance documentation, including manuals, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Train and support colleagues on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions following audits and non-conformance reports.
• Work with management teams to identify opportunities for system and process improvement.
• Provide clear reporting on compliance status, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Support group-wide initiatives to standardise and strengthen compliance culture across businesses.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 and ideally AS9100.
• Proven track record in managing compliance or quality systems within manufacturing or engineering.
• Excellent IT skills (data analysis, reporting, document control, system integration).
• Highly organised, thorough, and detail-oriented with a methodical approach.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with all levels of the business.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working across multiple sites within the group.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Background in general business operations such as administration, logistics, or production support — giving strong awareness of how different functions within a company interact.
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and translate them into effective compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in environments where compliance is integrated with day-to-day operational decision making.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, or heavy industry environments.
• Auditor or lead auditor qualifications.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and environmental compliance beyond ISO standards.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping compliance across a growing industrial group.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career growth within N Industries, with exposure to multiple businesses and sectors.
• Supportive environment.