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.

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.

• Lead regulatory compliance across quality, environmental, and health & safety systems
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance and environmental risks
• Lead investigations into compliance breaches and implement corrective actions using 8D methodology
• Manage and support PPAP documentation and approval for new and modified products
• Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments, and incident (near miss and hazard) investigations
• Ensure machinery compliance, including PUWER, LOLER, LEV testing, and PAT testing
• Manage contractor compliance, including inductions, RAMS, and permits to work
• Promote environmental awareness and engagement, including net zero reporting and target setting

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (desirable)
• NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, or equivalent professional certification (desirable)
• Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards
• Strong working knowledge of 5S/6S Lean methodologies, 8D problem‑solving, and PPAP documentation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Manufacturing background essential; welding and fabrication experience highly desirable

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced equipment
• Varied, challenging projects
• Supportive, award‑winning employer
• Opportunity to make a real strategic impact across the business

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