Warehouse & Manufacturing

Compliance Engineer Manager

Job Title: Compliance Engineer Manager
Commutable From: Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, and surrounding areas
Location: Large-scale Automated Facility (North West England)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 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.

Keywords - Engineering leadership, regulatory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH), automation systems, preventive maintenance (PPM), health and safety management, continuous improvement, performance metrics.

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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