Quality & Compliance Technician

Quality & Compliance Technician – Manchester (Trafford Park)

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

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

Overview
Join a well-established bodybuilding specialist in Trafford Park as a Quality & Compliance Technician. 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.

What’s On Offer

• £32,000 per annum + overtime at 1.5x
• Up to 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Auto-enrolment pension + death in service benefit
• Branded uniform
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• WeCare programme – EAP, 24/7 GP access, and second medical opinions
• Opportunities for overtime and progression

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.

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

Ref: INDCR