Compliance & Operations at Changzhou Hengcheng Weighing Equipment Co., in United Kingdom

Job description

• The Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance Apprentice will support Pearson TQ’s compliance, quality assurance and health and safety activities while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in this area. The role will work closely with Pearson TQ compliance and health and safety staff member Donna Rowley, with line management responsibility held by Rob Waller.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, review and version control of health and safety, quality and compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, forms, trackers and guidance notes.
• Assist with internal audits, compliance checks, inspections and evidence gathering under supervision.
• Help monitor the completion of actions arising from audits, risk assessments, incidents, inspections and improvement plans.
• Support the recording, tracking and reporting of incidents, near misses, hazards and corrective actions.
• Assist with the preparation of health and safety, quality and compliance reports, dashboards, briefings and communications.
• Support risk assessment activity, including document review, action tracking and follow-up with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate records in line with Pearson TQ procedures, audit requirements and data protection expectations.
• Assist with compliance-related communications, awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, reminders and staff guidance.
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, managers and stakeholders to obtain information, follow up actions and promote good practice.
• Attend apprenticeship training, complete assignments on time and apply learning within the workplace.
• Support the team in promoting a positive health and safety culture across Pearson TQ.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety visits and follow-up actions where appropriate.
• Help maintain records relating to first aid, DSE, fire safety, risk assessments, mandatory training and incident reporting.
• Support the review and issue of health and safety communications to staff, learners and stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of relevant UK health and safety legislation and guidance, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations.
• Support Pearson TQ’s quality and compliance processes, including audit preparation, evidence collation and action tracking.
• Assist with monitoring adherence to internal policies, external standards, contractual requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Support the maintenance of compliance trackers, audit schedules, document registers, environmental registers and improvement logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activity by identifying trends, reporting gaps and suggesting practical improvements.
• Develop understanding of quality management principles, including ISO 9001, Matrix, governance, document control and evidence-based assurance.
• Support Pearson TQ’s quality and compliance processes, including audit preparation, evidence collation and action tracking.
• Assist with monitoring adherence to internal policies, external standards, contractual requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Support the maintenance of compliance trackers, audit schedules, document registers, environmental registers and improvement logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activity by identifying trends, reporting gaps and suggesting practical improvements.
• Develop understanding of quality management principles, including ISO 9001, Matrix, governance, document control and evidence-based assurance.

Requirements

• Interest in health and safety, quality assurance, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines, training commitments and work priorities.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and take feedback positively.
• Ability to handle information confidentially and appropriately.
• Basic IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative approach to work.
• A full and valid driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

Skills

Required

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Confidentiality
• Proactive
• Reliable
• Collaborative
• Document control
• Audit principles
• Risk assessment
• Incident reporting