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Certification Coordinator

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1 week ago
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Join a Quality-Driven Engineering Business as a Certification Coordinator.

Do you pride yourself on precision and quality? Are you passionate about keeping things compliant, accurate, and running smoothly behind the scenes?

Join this established engineering company with long-term contracts and a reputation for excellence.
Seeking a Certification / Compliance Coordinator to ensure the documentation and compliance processes are followed correctly and to the agreed customer and industry standards.

Key responsibilities:                    

Preparing, reviewing, and managing certification and compliance documents for precision engineered products
Coordinating timely and accurate submissions across internal teams
Supporting audits and inspections — both internal and customer-facing
Staying ahead of changing quality standards and industry regulations
Driving process improvements and helping teams work smarter
What’s on offer as a Certification Coordinator:

c£32k - £40k (DOE)
26 days holiday (rising with service) + 8 statutory days
Death in Service benefit
A secure, stable role in a well-established, quality-focused engineering business
We’re looking for:

A sharp eye for detail and a methodical, process-driven mindset
Experience with certification, documentation, or compliance in engineering or manufacturing
Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS)
Strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
Knowledge of materials or metallurgy would be highly advantageous
If you’re looking to make an impact in a role where accuracy and quality truly matter — we’d love to hear from you. 

Please apply for the role of Certification Coordinator orcontact Stuart Cooper for more details.

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