Compliance Engineer Manager

Description

Job Title: Compliance Engineer Manager

Commutable From: Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, and surrounding areas

Location: Large–scale Automated Facility (North West England)

Salary: GBP70,000 GBP90,000 Dependent on Experience

Lead with Integrity. Ensure Compliance. Champion Excellence.

Are you a technically skilled leader with a passion for regulatory compliance, automation, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast–paced, highly automated environment where safety and operational efficiency go hand in hand? If so, this role could be the ideal next step in your engineering career.

We re seeking a Compliance Engineer Manager to lead maintenance strategy, drive compliance programs, and ensure safety across one of the UK s largest and most advanced automated logistics facilities.

Role Overview:

As Compliance Engineer Manager, you ll be responsible for developing and delivering a robust compliance and maintenance program across a 1,000,000+ sq. ft. automated site operating 24/7. You ll ensure all engineering systems spanning miniloads, shuttles, sorters, conveyors, and more adhere to UK legislation, safety standards, and performance benchmarks.

This is a pivotal role, working closely with suppliers, the engineering team, and operational leads to protect uptime, minimise risk, and foster a safety–first culture.

What You ll Be Doing:

Define and lead the maintenance, upgrade, and renewal strategy for automated systems to optimise performance, availability, and safety.Develop and manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program in line with manufacturer recommendations.Act as the technical authority on site equipment, continuously improving processes and minimising downtime.Ensure compliance with UK legislation including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, Machinery Directives, and BS 7671 (18th Edition).Monitor engineering work orders, implement KPIs, and lead performance improvement across the team.Lead Health & Safety practices within the engineering team, driving standards and setting the example.Track and report on automation and compliance indicators such as OEE, ROI, ISO, and FEM metrics.Manage communication with suppliers and manufacturers on all matters related to compliance and equipment maintenance. What You ll Bring:

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance or engineering role within an automated or high–volume logistics environment.In–depth understanding of UK health and safety and engineering regulations.Strong analytical skills and ability to implement structured compliance frameworks.Hands–on technical knowledge of warehouse automation systems and controls.Proficiency in technical documentation, compliance audits, and reporting.Confident, proactive, and capable of leading cross–functional teams and influencing at all levels.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role at a cutting–edge automated facility. You ll play a critical part in maintaining high standards of performance, safety, and compliance, while working within a collaborative team that values innovation and accountability.

If you're ready to lead with integrity and make compliance a driver of performance, apply now.

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