Quality Compliance Manager

Wincanton; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Compliance Manager to enhance their operations in the defence sector. This hybrid role based in Motherwell involves ensuring compliance with legislation and managing quality processes across Scotland. You'll conduct audits, manage customer complaints, and guide teams on regulatory requirements. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Retail discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Friends and Family Apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Dental Cash Plan

Pension

Holiday Trading

Qualifications

• Experience in a defence environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of security processes and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions.
• Monitor internal quality performance and ensure compliance.
• Guide operational teams on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Security Processes Management

Auditor Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Report Writing

Customer-Facing Experience

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Compliance Manager to join our team in the defence sector at Wincanton, based in Motherwell. The main responsibilities include maintaining compliance with legislation and contract requirements, managing relevant licences and accreditations across all Scotland contracts.

Essential: Strong background knowledge in managing security processes.

Why Wincanton?

• Competitive salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (Office Hours)
• Hybrid role based on our NDC site
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Retail discounts across various categories
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading, Healthcare Cash Plan, Dental Cash Plan, Pension, and more benefits

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits, raise CARs, and follow up on corrective actions
• Record and manage customer complaints and supplier performance
• Raise quarantine/rejection reports and monitor related processes
• Monitor internal quality performance, focusing on continual improvement
• Manage site quality documents and calibration programmes
• Participate in site audits and inspections, liaise with clients
• Update and maintain site quality procedures and plans
• Assist in resolving quality issues and ensure legal compliance
• Ensure security training compliance and prepare for security and risk audits
• Guide operational teams on regulatory requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a defence environment is beneficial
• Knowledge of security processes and management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Auditor skills, root cause analysis, and report writing
• Customer-facing experience on quality and legislative issues
• Ability to operate independently and travel across Scotland sites

Note: Successful candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance, including providing 5 years of UK residence and employment/education history.

Wincanton's Commitment

Our people are our most valuable asset. We offer opportunities for professional growth through coaching, technological innovation, and industry expertise. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.