Document Controller

ZipRecruiter; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and industrial services organization is looking for an experienced Document Controller in Northwich. The role focuses on managing documentation to uphold ISO accreditations and providing training on document management systems while ensuring compliance across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Document Controller or Quality Administrator role.
• Involvement with ISO certification maintenance.
• 3+ years in document control or quality-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all business documentation, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Lead document control processes and support audits aligned with ISO standards.
• Deliver training on document control practices and liaise with multiple departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Document accuracy

Time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Information Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Document Controller – ISO & IMS Focus

Location: Northwich

Sector: Energy / Infrastructure / Industrial Services

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A leading engineering and industrial services organisation is seeking an experienced Document Controller to support the ongoing development and management of their Integrated Management System (IMS).

This role plays a critical part in maintaining ISO accreditations and ensuring the consistency, accuracy and compliance of business-critical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain all business documentation, ensuring accessibility and appropriate storage (digital and physical).
• Lead and maintain document control processes and systems to ensure consistency across procedural development.
• Ensure documentation is current, compliant with company and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with multiple departments to manage review and approval cycles for new and revised documents.
• Support audit preparation, documentation reviews and continuous improvement aligned with ISO standards.
• Deliver training and guidance on document control practices across the business.
• Track and report on document control performance and ensure alignment with business KPIs.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a Document Controller, Quality Administrator or Project Support role, ideally within energy, infrastructure or related industrial sectors.
• Demonstrable involvement in achieving or maintaining ISO certification, particularly ISO 9001, 14001 and/or 45001.
• High level of attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint (or equivalent EDMS).
• Strong time management, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Confident communicating with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to wider QHSE or Business Services functions.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Management or a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience in document control or quality-related roles.
• Exposure to change and stakeholder management initiatives.
• Experience coordinating audit processes and leading document reviews.