Product Safety and Compliance Specialist

Product Safety & Compliance Specialist

Industry: Ecommerce & Consumer Products

Location: York (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

The Opportunity

An established and fast-growing ecommerce business within the consumer products sector is seeking a Product Safety & Compliance Specialist to take ownership of UK and EU product compliance across a diverse and expanding product portfolio.

This is a hands-on role offering real influence, working closely with Buying, Product, and Operations teams to ensure products are safe, compliant, and ready for market. You will also play a key role in strengthening and improving compliance processes as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

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• Take full ownership of product compliance across UK and EU markets
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• Interpret and apply relevant regulations, including:\n
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  • UKCA / CE marking requirements
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  • GPSR, EMC, LVD, RoHS, REACH
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• Prepare, review, and maintain:\n
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  • Technical Documentation
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  • Declarations of Conformity
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• Assess supplier documentation and laboratory test reports, identifying gaps and recommending further testing where required
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• Ensure all labelling, safety warnings, and user instructions meet regulatory standards
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• Liaise directly with suppliers to obtain and validate compliance documentation
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• Work cross-functionally with Buying and Product teams to embed compliance early in the product lifecycle
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• Support responses to regulatory and marketplace compliance enquiries
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• Maintain accurate compliance records and contribute to continuous process improvement
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Skills & Experience Required

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• Experience in product compliance, product safety, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs within consumer goods or related industries
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• Strong knowledge of UKCA and CE marking requirements
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• Proven experience working with:\n
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  • Technical Files
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  • Declarations of Conformity
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  • Supplier compliance documentation
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• Experience reviewing test reports and identifying compliance risks
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• Confident in engaging with and challenging suppliers when required
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• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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• Ability to manage multiple product categories and competing priorities
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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Working Arrangements

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• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
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• Flexible start times between 08:00 – 09:30, with corresponding finish times
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• Based on-site in York (5 days per week)
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• Due to location, own transport is essential
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Benefits

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• Private medical insurance and employee assistance programme
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• Life insurance and income protection
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• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
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• Additional leave for long service
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• Enhanced family leave policies
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• Flexitime and work-life balance initiatives
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• Cycle to work scheme
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• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
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• Free parking and regular company social events
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About the Business

This organisation operates within the ecommerce and retail sector, supplying a broad portfolio of consumer products across home, lifestyle, and seasonal categories. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, the business is expanding its market presence both in the UK and internationally.