Quality and Compliance Officer

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Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas Ltd. have a great opportunity for a Qaulity and Compliance Officer to join the team based at our Guilden Sutton depot in Chester, CH2 4EX. In this varied and dynamic role, you'll support the Business Performance and Improvement Manager in maintaining and enhancing our quality, compliance and integrated management systems. You'll work with a wide range of teams and digital platforms to help drive continuous improvement and ensure our operations meet legal, environmental and ISO standards. This role offers hybrid working after the completion of a 6 month probation period. You will be expected to travel to our Winsford depot once a week.

Main Responsibilities

As a Quality and Compliance Officer, you will support internal and external audits, including those led by BSI and National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS), working closely with the Business Performance and Improvement Manager. You'll contribute to the development of the new Integrated Management System (IMS), helping drive digital transformation by ensuring documentation and end-to-end processes are accurate and compliant. You will also assist in the triage and close-out of corrective actions arising from audits, near misses, or continuous improvement initiatives via Eco-Online. Additional responsibilities include supporting the management of the Legal Compliance Register, gathering performance and quality data for monthly reporting, and contributing to process improvement initiatives, including the promotion of LEAN methodologies across the business.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have proven working experience or an ability to demonstrate transferrable skills from a previous industry to this role. You will be detail-oriented and proactive individual with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. We are open to candidates from a variety of work backgrounds - whether you're returning to work after a break or looking to move into a new area. What matters most is that you're confident using a range of digital tools and systems, including Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, and other industry-specific platforms., as is familiarity with LEAN methodologies and process management.

You should be a clear communicator, both in writing and in person, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and be a great team player. Strong computer skills are essential, particularly inSharePoint, as it's a key part of the role. An understanding of ISO standards such as 9001, 14001, 45001, and 44001 is highly desirable would be a bonus, but not essential. We're looking for someone who enjoys improving processes, has an eye for detail, and can bring new ideas to the table. A UK driving licence is essential.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary up to £32,000 (dependent on experience)
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.

We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.

Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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