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 Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

What We Offer

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