Compliance Manager in Great Plumstead, Norfolk, United Kingdom
About Hexeal
Hexeal Chemicals Limited is a growing Norfolk-based manufacturer and online retailer of chemical, household, automotive, beauty ingredients and specialist products, supplying customers throughout the UK.
We are looking for a practical Compliance Manager to take ownership of compliance across our manufacturing, production and warehousing operation.
This is a broad, hands-on role covering legislative compliance, Health & Safety, product compliance, quality control, new product development, plant and machinery, and general site standards.
The Role
Working closely with the Directors, Production & Warehouse teams, you will be responsible for ensuring our products, people, equipment, processes and premises are safe, compliant and operating to a high standard.
This is not purely a desk-based role. We need someone who will be actively involved across the site – identifying risks, checking standards, investigating issues and ensuring actions are completed.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Legislation
Ensure the business complies with relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance records, policies, registers and documentation.
Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions.
Health & Safety
Take day-to-day ownership of Health & Safety across the site.
Work alongside our external consultancy partner for Health & Safety.
Maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments, policies and Safe Systems of Work.
Carry out regular workplace, production and warehouse inspections.
Monitor PPE, manual handling, workplace transport, etc.
Coordinate relevant H&S training and emergency procedures.
Plant, Machinery & Site
Maintain a register of plant, machinery and operational equipment.
Manage preventative maintenance, servicing and statutory inspection schedules.
Ensure machinery is appropriately risk assessed, guarded and maintained.
Maintain service records, inspection certificates and contractor documentation.
Support compliance with PUWER, LOLER and other applicable requirements.
Monitor warehouse safety, racking, storage, forklifts, pedestrian routes and general site standards.
Coordinate fire safety, electrical, emergency lighting and other required inspections and servicing.
Product & Chemical Compliance
Ensure products meet applicable chemical and product legislation.
Review product classifications, labels, packaging, warnings and claims.
Prepare, review and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Support compliance with GB CLP, UK REACH and other relevant regulations.
Maintain product specifications, Certificates of Analysis and technical documentation.
Quality Control
Develop and maintain appropriate quality control procedures.
Monitor raw materials, production processes and finished-product quality.
Ensure batch and production records are accurately maintained.
Work with Production to maintain consistent product standards.
New Product Development
Work closely with NPD on new and improved products.
Assess formulations, ingredients, raw materials, packaging and proposed claims.
Ensure new products are correctly classified, labelled and documented.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and willing to take ownership.
Ideally, you will have experience within a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, FMCG or warehousing environment, with knowledge of the following:
Health & Safety and workplace compliance
Risk assessments and COSHH
Quality control and quality management
Plant and machinery compliance
PUWER / LOLER
Chemical and product compliance
GB CLP / UK REACH / Safety Data Sheets
SOPs and Safe Systems of Work
Auditing and incident investigation
New product development
Preventative maintenance and servicing
The Person We're Looking For
We need someone who notices things and gets them resolved.
Whether it's a machine overdue a service, an incorrect product label, an outdated risk assessment or a quality check that isn't being completed, you will be expected to identify the issue, determine what needs to happen and follow it through to completion.
What We Offer
Permanent, full-time position
Competitive £40,000 per annum salary, dependent on experience
A varied and responsible role within a growing UK manufacturer
Direct involvement with the Directors and senior management
Significant autonomy and opportunity to shape our compliance systems
A varied environment covering manufacturing, warehousing, quality and product development