Compliance Technician

Quality & Compliance Technician – Manchester (Trafford Park)

Hours: 44 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-15:30
Full time, permanent

Earning Potential – Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Hourly rate equivalent: approx £13.99 per hour
Overtime paid at 1.5x (£20.99 per hour)
Realistic OTE including 3 hours overtime per week: £34,500 – £36,000

Overview
We’re looking for a Quality & Compliance Technician to join an award-winning bodybuilding specialist in Trafford Park. This is a proper technical compliance role – you’ll be maintaining Type Approvals, managing the QMS, conducting internal audits, and ensuring the business stays fully compliant with ISO standards and industry regulations. Our client is an ISO-accredited employer with high staff retention and a reputation for quality work. If you’ve got experience in type approval, homologation, or regulatory compliance, this is the one.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Type Approvals and vehicle compliance information
• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) – ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and compliant
• Conducting internal audits, identifying non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitoring quality metrics and preparing regular reports for leadership
• Creating COCs and vehicle enhancement documents
• Ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO standards, GDPR, industry-specific regulations)
• Supporting external audits and inspections – coordinating responses and follow-up actions
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes
• Assisting in risk assessments and mitigation planning across operational processes
• Delivering or coordinating compliance and quality training for staff
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory awareness
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes while maintaining compliance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement quality improvements

What You’ll Need

• Experience in type approval, homologation, regulatory compliance, or product certification (essential)
• Experience in a quality, compliance, or regulatory role – industry-specific experience preferred
• Strong understanding of QMS frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001) and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills – ability to influence and guide colleagues
• Proficiency in documentation management and audit processes
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Certification in quality or compliance (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, CQI/IRCA) – preferred
• Experience with CAPA systems, risk management tools, or regulatory reporting – preferred
• You’ll be a great fit if you’re methodical, detail-focused, and want a stable role with a nationally recognised, high-retention employer that invests in its people.

Think you might be a good fit?
If you’ve got compliance or quality experience and you’re ready to take ownership of type approvals and QMS, there’s progression opportunities, training, and a team that’s been around for years because it’s a decent place to work.

Sound like you?
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]

Ref: INDCR