Job Title : Compliance Officer
Duration: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours a week)
Hours: Monday Thursday 08:00 16:30, Friday 08:00 14:00
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Benefits
Stakeholder Pension Plan (Presently the company contributes up to 6%)
Welplan Insurance
20 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays. (Service days are provided after 5 years)
Start Date: ASAP
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working in the field of electro-mechanical engineering in the power industry, GKW are looking to employ a skilled and motivated workforce and provide public and private sector clients with a fully integrated approach to all stages of design, manufacture and installation.
Reporting directly to the Director, you will take full ownership of establishing and embedding the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management systems across a manufacturing site
Workshop Related Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of a comprehensive QHSE Management System from the ground up, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles.
Develop all necessary policies, procedures, risk assessments, permits, and training materials to ensure safety and compliance of the facility.
Design and execute the site commissioning safety plan, working closely with engineering, operations, and R&D teams.
Establish internal audit frameworks, documentation control systems, and quality reporting tools suitable for a new, fast-evolving operation
Undertaking reviews with Workshop and site team leaders for Auditing
Build and maintain the sites Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance
Oversee QA/QC activities during process commissioning and routine production
Develop and implement site-wide Health & Safety procedures ensuring compliance with COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER etc.
Lead emergency response planning, permit-to-work systems, and environmental management controls.
Build an engaged, proactive safety culture through coaching, training, and visible leadership
Management and maintenance of building systems i.e. alarm systems, fire systems and annual maintenance
Requirements
The ideal candidate would have Manufacturing industry experience, however basic training will be provided for the job.
We are seeking a proactive, technically strong and highly collaborative professional with experience implementing QHSE systems
The candidates must have:
- Full UK Valid Driving Licence
- QHSE management experience within manufacturing
- Proven track record of establishing and embedding new systems, policies and procedures to support site commissioning or scale-up
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER) and Quality Management Systems ( ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Excellent understanding of process safety principles and environmental compliance.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across multidisciplinary teams
- Safety Certification NEBOSH Desirable