Business Compliance Manager

Business Compliance Manager

Location: Plympton, Devon
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

We're one of the South West's leading metal fabricators and an award-winning employer.

Based at our modern Plympton facility, we operate a fantastic range of up-to-date machinery and deliver interesting, technically challenging projects where no two days are the same.

We are now seeking an experienced Business Compliance Manager to play a key strategic role in driving compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across the business.

The Business Compliance Manager will lead the organisation's efforts in regulatory compliance, workplace health & safety, and environmental management, ensuring adherence to recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001.

This role is critical in shaping operational excellence, mitigating risk, and supporting long-term sustainable growth.

A strong manufacturing background is essential, with welding and fabrication experience highly desirable.

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  Lead regulatory compliance across quality, environmental, and health & safety systems

  
  


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  Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance and environmental risks

  
  


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  Lead investigations into compliance breaches and implement corrective actions using 8D methodology

  
  


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  Manage and support PPAP documentation and approval for new and modified products

  
  


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  Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments, and incident (near miss and hazard) investigations

  
  


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  Ensure machinery compliance, including PUWER, LOLER, LEV testing, and PAT testing

  
  


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  Manage contractor compliance, including inductions, RAMS, and permits to work

  
  


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  Promote environmental awareness and engagement, including net zero reporting and target setting

  
  

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  Relevant Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (desirable)

  
  


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  NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, or equivalent professional certification (desirable)

  
  


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  Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards

  
  


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  Strong working knowledge of 5S/6S Lean methodologies, 8D problem-solving, and PPAP documentation

  
  


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  Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

  
  


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  Manufacturing background essential; welding and fabrication experience highly desirable

  
  

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  Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000

  
  


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  Modern manufacturing environment with advanced equipment

  
  


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  Varied, challenging projects

  
  


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  Supportive, award-winning employer

  
  


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  Opportunity to make a real strategic impact across the business

  
  

To find out more about this role, contact Chris Henry on 01803 840 844 now!