Right Now Group are currently recruiting for a Compliance & Internal Audit Coordinator to join a well-established logistics and supply chain organisation based in the Heathrow area. Our client operates within the freight forwarding, warehousing and food logistics sector and is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support compliance, quality, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
Position: Compliance & Internal Audit Coordinator
Location: Heathrow
Hours: Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities for a Compliance & Internal Audit Coordinator:
- Develop and deliver an internal audit programme across warehousing, distribution, and freight-related operations.
- Conduct both scheduled and ad-hoc audits covering operational processes, quality systems, food safety procedures, supplier compliance, traceability, and warehouse activities.
- Assess business operations against recognised industry standards, customer requirements, company procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Identify areas of non-compliance, operational risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Produce detailed audit reports, outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions arising from audits and investigations.
- Review operational procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and ongoing compliance.
- Support site management teams during external audits, customer reviews, and regulatory inspections.
- Assist with root cause investigations relating to customer complaints, operational incidents, service failures, and non-conformance events.
- Carry out risk assessments across warehouse, transport, freight forwarding, and supply chain processes.
- Analyse audit findings and compliance trends to identify recurring issues and drive operational improvements.
- Support the maintenance and continual improvement of Quality Management and Compliance Systems.
- Provide guidance and training to operational teams on audit requirements, industry standards, and compliance expectations.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, corrective actions, compliance activities, and performance metrics.
- Stay informed of changes within the logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, food safety, and regulatory sectors.
- Produce KPI reports and management information relating to compliance performance and audit outcomes.
Key Skills for a Compliance & Internal Audit Coordinator:
- Previous experience within an Internal Auditor, Compliance Auditor, Quality Auditor, or Compliance-focused role.
- Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing, distribution, food logistics, supply chain, or transport operations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of recognised quality, compliance, food safety, or storage and distribution standards would be advantageous.
- Experience conducting audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action programmes.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and investigative skills.
- Ability to interpret standards, procedures, and legislation and apply them within a logistics or operational environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and compliance management systems.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete any necessary background checks as applicable.
