Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Compliance Officer to join our team in the defence sector at Wincanton based in Motherwell. Main responsibilities will be to maintain compliance to legislation, contract requirements, maintain relevant licences and accreditations. This will be for all Scotland contracts.

Background knowledge working/managing security processes.

Why Wincanton?

Unrivalled salary up to 34,000 Monday to Friday - 37.5 (Office Hours) 4 days in office - 1 day at home Generous holiday entitlement Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too! Cycle 2 Work Scheme Holiday Trading Healthcare Cash plan Dental Cash plan Pension Accident Insurance Payroll Giving Eye Care Vouchers Online GP Access Hospital Plan Death in Service Benefit Retirement Courses 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

Maintain and carry out Internal Audits and customer complaints. Raising associated CAR's, to ensure maintenance of management systems. Raise Quarantine / Rejection Reports, as applicable, monitor and report on the Quarantine Areas and processes being operated. Monitor and record internal quality performance with emphasis on Continual Improvement and problem identification / resolution. Ensure the monitoring and control of site Quality Documents including maintaining temp. / humidity data where appropriate. Participate and liaise with LRQA / customer / etc. site audits and inspections. Update Site Quality Procedures, Quality Plans and Working Instructions and maintain agreed scheduled actions. Such actions can arise from internal reviews or from external reviews / assessments. Ensure processes for compliance to legislation are up to date and followed by the operations team Monitor records to ensure that Security Training is completed annually for all staff. Ensure Wincanton are working to the appropriate standards as defined legally or in relation to customer requirements, this includes but is not limited to UK and US regulations. Preparation for specific business security and risk related audits. Guide the Senior Operations Managers and teams in establishing regulatory requirements with regards to any new or additional contractual requirements

What will you bring?

Experience working in a Defence environment would be beneficial Knowledge of security processes/ managing security processes across different contracts Ability to maintain focus and determine requirements to support the site activities. Auditor experience would be beneficial Good understanding of one or more management system: ISO 9001, ISO14001 or ISO 45001. Ability to investigate issues and produce succinct accurate reports. Ability to complete Root cause analysis. Good communication skills Team player but able to operate independently Flexible with travel to our other Scotland sites - Requirement

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance

prior to commencing employment which includes providing 5 consecutive years UK residence and employment/education history.

Wincanton's Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.