Compliance Officer

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering & manufacturing business is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team in St Helens. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and embedding quality and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. Applicants should have strong QHSE management experience and a thorough understanding of UK health and safety regulations. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary of £37,000 per annum.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Plan

20 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Welplan Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in QHSE management within Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Proven ability to establish systems, policies, and procedures for new or scaling operations.
• Experience in environmental compliance and process safety.

Responsibilities

• Build and embed Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Lead compliance efforts while fostering a safety-first culture.
• Establish quality and safety systems ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

Skills

QHSE management experience

Establish systems, policies and procedures

UK Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Understanding of ISO standards

Environmental compliance and process safety

Full Driving Licence

Education

NEBOSH, COSHH or equivalent safety qualifications

ISO management or auditing qualifications

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering & manufacturing business in their search for a Compliance Officer to work in St Helens

Compliance Officer - Job Details

• Pay: £37,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00, 38 hours per week
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Stakeholder Pension Plan (Presently the company contributes up to 6%), 20 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays. (Service days are provided after 5 years), Welplan Insurance

Job Role

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for building and embedding the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management systems across a manufacturing facility. From system implementation to audits and emergency planning, the role requires an experienced individual who can lead on all aspects of compliance while fostering a safety-first culture. The Compliance Officer will work across departments to establish quality and safety systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Strong QHSE management experience within Manufacturing or Engineering
• Proven ability to establish systems, policies and procedures for new or scaling operations
• Working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER)
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems including ISO standards
• Experience in environmental compliance and process safety
• Full Driving Licence

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• NEBOSH, COSHH or equivalent safety qualifications
• ISO management or auditing qualifications
• Experience in steel fabrication, mechanical engineering, or steel manufacturing

Additional Information

• Management of building systems such as alarms and fire safety
• Active involvement in audits and daily reviews with workshop and site teams

Commutable From

Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Haydock, Widnes, Skelmersdale

Similar Job Titles

Compliance Controller, Quality Officer, QHSE Officer, QHSE Controller, QHSE Manager, Compliance Manager, Compliance Officer

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