Job Description

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Location: Corpach, Fort William

Salary: Circa. \xc2\xa345,000 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa355,000 p/a depending on experience.

Job type: Full- time, permanent. Core hours of work 8am \xe2\x80\x93 5pm, Monday to Friday. Travel, overnight stays and overtime including weekend work will be required at times due to the nature of the business.

About the Company:

Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 60 years of experience in the haulage industry, we provide proactive logistic solutions for our customers throughout the Highlands & Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including:

• Road Haulage
• Marine Services
• Rail Logistics
• Storage & Warehousing
• Cranage
• Waste Management
• Servicing/Maintenance
• Port Services
• Kishorn Port & Dry Dock

Today we are proudly one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We owe our remarkable growth and enviable reputation to our continued investment in innovative transport solutions, our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and the enduring support of the local business community.

We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about what we do, and our goal is always to provide a quality service that exceeds customer expectations and deliver flexible transport solutions that make a positive difference to our client\xe2\x80\x99s businesses we serve.

About the role:

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality department whilst interfacing with other departments across the business to assist with compliance management.

The successful applicant will provide strategic advice on compliance matters including Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality to the Senior Management Board along with providing strategic advice to all departments with regard to compliance and safety.

About you:

Key Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Knowledge of UK and EU Ship Recycling Regulations or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Waste Management Regulations or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Port Marine Safety Code.

Desired

• Maintain skills and provide Radiation Protection Supervisor services.
• Knowledge of food hygiene to prepare and present HACCP plans.
• Maintain skills and deputise to provide support to the Port Security Officer
• Knowledge of ISO Standards, SQAS, FIAS, TASCC and other accreditations

Personal Attributes:

• Confident, professional manner
• Strong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail including proof reading skills
• The ability to think ahead and regularly cope with new/unexpected circumstances and tight deadlines
• Ability to ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times

Main Responsibilities (list not exhaustive):

• Overseeing the day to day running of the Compliance and SHEQ department including responsibilities detailed in the JD of the SHEQ Officer (in their absence)
• Oversee the undertaking of safety inspections of all depots/yards within Ferguson Transport premises (including Kishorn, Invergordon, Methil and Grangemouth)
• Interface with our port and pier operations managers on port safety and security
• Interface with the DPA for marine and port activities
• Oversee and keep abreast of any changes or amendments to SHEQ or Corporate Social Responsibilities legislation and communicate these to managers and staff members when required
• Ensure risk assessments and health & safety policies are reviewed as necessary
• Make up new risk assessments and method statements when required
• Prepare strategic plans with regard to compliance, safety, health and environmental and present them to Company Directors for approval
• Oversee the organising and monitoring of fire safety \xe2\x80\x93 including regular drills and reviews of the various fire risk assessments
• Provide support to maintain the NORM permit to support operations on behalf of KPL
• Provide support to maintain and where necessary, variations to the waste management license to support operations on behalf of KPL
• Maintain knowledge licenses, permits and authorisations with regard to ship recycling and provide an overview to directors

Benefits of being an employee with Ferguson Transport & Shipping:

• Competitive rates of pay + overtime rates for weekend working
• Flexible holidays \xe2\x80\x93 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service
• Aggregated holiday pay
• Loyalty payment scheme
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Occupational health surveillance
• Group life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Training & support from day one and throughout your career with the Company
• Relocation support and accommodation available for the right applicants

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing QA Manager, Quality Assurance Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Operational Improvement Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance Lead, Quality Auditor, Continuous Improvement Manager, QA Engineer may also be considered for this role.

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