Compliance Specialist

Sonatec Global Recruitment; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG leader is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. This hybrid role involves managing compliance documentation and driving engineering compliance initiatives within a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in production or technical fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a production, service, or technical environment.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Ability to influence across functions and lead process improvements.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Manage statutory inspection data in SAP and British Engineering Services systems.
• Drive completion of actions under the Management of Change (MoC) system.
• Maintain Compliance KPIs and Visual Management tools.
• Coordinate maintenance systems via SAP, EQMS, Enablon and SharePoint.
• Maintain Compliance KPIs and Visual Management tools.
• Prepare for HSE, SEPA, GAR, and CARM audits.
• Promote safety culture and serve as a Safety Ambassador.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes and engineering standards.
• Participate actively in the Manufacturing Excellence agenda.

Skills

Strong understanding of SAP

Reliability/maintenance data tools (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Education

Degree or HNC in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)

Tools

SAP

EQMS

Enablon

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Due to continued success, our client, a global FMCG leader, has instructed Sonatec to locate a Compliance Specialist to join its Asset Care team. This is a highly visible and collaborative position responsible for driving engineering compliance across maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, and internal governance standards.

Working closely with Site Management, Maintenance, and Risk & Governance teams, you will lead the compliance agenda across all engineering documentation, inspections, systems, and process safety.

This is a hybrid consultative and authoritative role, where your ability to influence and lead without direct control will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
• Manage statutory inspection data in SAP and British Engineering Services systems
• Maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) documentation and audit readiness
• Drive completion of actions under the Management of Change (MoC) system
• Coordinate maintenance systems via SAP, EQMS, Enablon and SharePoint
• Maintain Compliance KPIs and Visual Management tools
• Prepare for HSE, SEPA, GAR, and CARM audits
• Promote safety culture and serve as a Safety Ambassador
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes and engineering standards
• Participate actively in the Manufacturing Excellence agenda

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong understanding of SAP and reliability/maintenance data tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently

Experience

• 5+ years in a production, service or technical environment
• Ability to influence across functions and lead process improvements

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom