Colchester, Essex | Manufacturing / Defence / Quality & Compliance
Woods Air Movement is seeking an experienced IMS Compliance Controller to join our Defence operation in Colchester. Reporting to the IMS & QC Leader, this role is responsible for ensuring that the organisations Integrated Management Systems (IMS) for quality, environmental and safety standards are effectively developed, maintained and aligned with strategic objectives.
This is a key compliance role, working crossfunctionally to drive best practice, support continuous improvement, and ensure ongoing alignment with ISO standards, defence requirements and regulatory obligations.
Woods Air Movement specialises in the design, testing, certification and manufacture of axial fans for industrial and lifecritical applications. As part of FläktGroup, we support highly regulated markets, including defence, where strong governance, assurance and compliance are essential to everything we do.
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Ensure Integrated Management Systems (IMS) are aligned with organisational objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
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Develop, manage and maintain IMS documentation, including policies, procedures and work instructions
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Plan and conduct internal audits to assess system effectiveness and compliance
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Support and coordinate external audits and engagement with certification bodies and regulatory authorities
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Manage and maintain compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
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Ensure compliance with customerspecific and defence standards, including JOSCAR
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Promote a culture of quality excellence, safety and environmental stewardship
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Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration to embed best practice and continuous improvement
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Produce accurate records, reports and audit documentation
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Support corrective actions, improvement activities and governance processes
Essential:
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HNC or Degree in an Engineering discipline, relevant QA qualification, or equivalent experience
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Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Environmental Management and Safety Management
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Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
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Experience implementing and maintaining defence and customerspecific standards (including JOSCAR)
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Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits
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Strong documentation, reporting and recordkeeping capability
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Good understanding of manufacturing and assembly environments
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Strong communication, influencing and stakeholdermanagement skills
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High ethical standards and professional integrity
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Competent IT skills
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance and supporting defence programmes within a wellestablished manufacturing organisation, where strong management systems are critical to success.
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Competitive salary
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Hybrid working
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Christmas shutdown
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4% pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Company sick pay
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Enhanced familyfriendly benefits
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Holiday purchase scheme
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Employee discount scheme
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Early finish on Fridays
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Free tea & coffee
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Free onsite parking
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Employee Assistance Programme & mental health support
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Sports & social club
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Learning and development opportunities
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Long service awards
Woods Air Movement is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and recruit based on suitability, experience and qualifications.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
No recruitment agencies please.
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