Compliance Technician

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Compliance Technician in Manchester to ensure compliance and promote safety standards across multiple sites. This position involves overseeing contractors, managing work permits, and ensuring health and safety regulations are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of health and safety procedures. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday entitlement and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management is preferred.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is authorized and executed per company protocols.
• Evaluate workload and secure necessary permits and resources.
• Conduct compliance site inspections and maintain procedural records.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the workplace.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

Experience in Facilities Management

Familiar with Permit to Work systems

Job description

Compliance Technician

Location: Manchester - Mobile
Salary: £36,000
Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00

FTC - 12 months with view to go permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised and reliable technician to support the smooth running of the sites across the Northwest. The Compliance Technician will act as the main on-site presence, ensuring contractors are managed, paperwork is completed, and standards are maintained.

Key Duties

• Ensure all work activities are authorised, planned, and executed in line with company procedures, safety regulations, and client requirements
• Assess scope of work, identify required permits, and confirm availability of personnel, materials, and equipment
• Create, manage, renew, and close work permits across site
• Identify hazards and implement appropriate risk control measures
• Liaise with clients, contractors, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and safe work execution
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with permits and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of permits, inspections, and related documentation
• Support investigation of incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Stay current with health and safety legislation, industry standards, and client requirements
• Promote and reinforce a positive safety culture in the workplace

Requirements (Desirable)

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

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for progression

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