ISO Consultants UK - ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Certification Support— helping SMEs & Growing Businesses stay compliant, reduce risk, and achieve ISO certifications with confidence.

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Midlands, UK Based ISO Consultants in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRCGS Packaging

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Health & Safety Consulting

Risk assessments, internal audits, safe systems of work, legal compliance, CDM guidance.

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Environmental Consulting

Waste reduction, carbon strategies, compliance with UK regs, sustainability.

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Quality Management Consulting

Process improvements, supplier audits, compliance to UK standards

We also provide ISO certification support, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001!

Struggling to Achieve ISO Certification?

Many organisations struggle with ISO implementation because the standards can appear complex and overly bureaucratic. Poorly designed management systems often fail certification audits or create unnecessary administrative burden for staff.

AlineX helps organisations implement practical, audit-ready ISO management systems that meet certification body expectations while remaining simple to operate day-to-day.

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Why Choose Alinex?

Industry-qualified consultants (NEBOSH, IEMA, Lead Auditor)

Ex-third party certification auditors turned consultants

Proven experience across manufacturing, construction & service sectors

Practical, business-friendly solutions – not just box-ticking

UK compliance focus, aligned with regulatory requirements

Lead auditor experience across ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

Practical systems designed to pass certification audits

Experience across manufacturing, construction and services

Straightforward fixed-price consultancy packages

UK-wide support

100% External audit pass rate - 100% Satisfaction

Our ISO Implementation Approach

Achieving ISO certification requires more than simply producing documents. Our approach focuses on developing practical management systems that integrate with your existing processes and meet certification body expectations.

Step 1 - Gap Analysis

We begin with a structured gap analysis to assess your current processes against the requirements of the relevant ISO standard (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001).

This assessment identifies where your existing arrangements already meet the requirements and where improvements are needed. The outcome is a clear action plan outlining the steps required to achieve certification, allowing your organisation to understand the scope of work, priorities, and implementation timeline.

Step 2 - System Development

Following the gap analysis, we develop a tailored management system designed around how your organisation actually operates.

This typically includes the development of key policies, procedures, and operational records required to demonstrate compliance with ISO requirements. Rather than creating unnecessary bureaucracy, the system is designed to remain practical, efficient, and easy for staff to follow, while still meeting the expectations of certification auditors.

Step 3 - Implementation Support

Once the system has been developed, we support your organisation through the implementation phase.

This includes providing guidance to managers and employees on how the system should operate in practice, assisting with the completion of key records, and ensuring processes are consistently applied across the business. The aim is to ensure the management system becomes part of normal business operations rather than simply existing as documentation.

Step 4 - Certification Audit Preparation

Before your certification audit takes place, we support your organisation in preparing for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification assessments.

This includes conducting internal audits, reviewing key documentation, and ensuring sufficient records are available to demonstrate that the management system is fully implemented. We also provide guidance on what certification auditors typically look for, helping ensure your organisation is fully prepared for a successful certification audit.

Industries We Support

AlineX provides ISO and management system consultancy across a wide range of sectors. Our experience working with organisations of different sizes and operational environments allows us to design management systems that are practical, compliant, and aligned with industry expectations.

We regularly support organisations operating in the following sectors:

Manufacturing
Implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems within production environments, supporting operational control, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Construction
Development of integrated management systems supporting contractors and subcontractors with quality management, environmental controls and occupational health & safety requirements.

Engineering
Support for engineering organisations requiring structured management systems to demonstrate process control, traceability and continual improvement.

Logistics and Transport
Implementation of management systems designed to support operational consistency, safety management and environmental performance across transport and logistics operations.

Professional and Technical Services
Management systems for service-based organisations seeking to demonstrate quality assurance and structured management processes to clients and stakeholders.

 

Locations Covered

AlineX provides ISO consultancy services to organisations across the United Kingdom. While many projects can be supported remotely, on-site consultancy and audit support is available where required.

We regularly work with organisations across:

  • West Midlands

  • East Midlands

  • Birmingham

  • Leicester

  • Nottingham

  • Derby

  • Manchester

  • London

  • Nationwide UK Support

Our consultancy approach is designed to support organisations regardless of location, ensuring businesses across the UK can achieve ISO certification and management system improvement with practical, effective support.

  • Rob was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He gave us clear, constructive feedback and highlighted valuable areas for improvement that will strengthen our environmental and health & safety systems.

    —Turbine Surface Technologies

  • Rob is excellent! Fantastic communication and organised everything for us that was needed. Highly recommended.

    —Portland Alloys

  • We worked with Rob to acheive and maintain our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Rob is professional, insightful and approachable,

    —Rail Gourmet

  • We had the pleasure of working with Rob over two years for our ISO 14001:2015 certification, each visit with Rob was extremely constructive and valuable leading to many improvements across the organisation.

    - Bristol Airport

Rob Westwood, ISO consultant and founder of AlineX, providing expert support for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification

Hi, I’m Rob, founder of AlineX. I specialise in helping businesses strengthen their Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality practices. With over 10 years’ experience across manufacturing, management systems, and environmental leadership, I have been in your shoes! I am also an experienced third party certification auditor, with experience on both sides of the table. I focus on making workplaces safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.

ISO certification support (9001, 14001, 45001) is part of what I do — but my real goal is to help you build practical systems that reduce risk, protect people, and deliver long-term value.

If you want compliance made simple and solutions that work for your business, book a free consultation and let’s get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • AlineX is a UK-based ISO and HSEQ consultancy, providing expert support in ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety, and the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard. We help businesses achieve certification, improve compliance, and streamline systems through internal audits, documentation support, and audit readiness services.

  • Yes. AlineX provides hands-on support for businesses working toward BRCGS Packaging Materials certification. From gap analysis and HACCP plans to internal audits and non-conformance closure, we ensure you're fully prepared for your BRCGS audit and meet all food safety and quality requirements.

  • AlineX works with a wide range of UK industries including manufacturing, packaging, distribution and logistics, warehousing, and construction. We specialise in adapting ISO and BRCGS standards to your specific sector, helping you build compliant, efficient, and audit-ready systems.

  • Yes. AlineX offers professional internal audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and BRCGS Packaging. We identify gaps, report findings, and support you with corrective actions, so you're fully prepared for your third-party certification audit.

  • AlineX provides ISO and HSEQ consultancy services across the UK, including England, Scotland, and Wales. We support businesses both on-site and remotely, with a strong presence in areas like the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, and London. Whether you're a factory, warehouse, packaging plant, or service business — if you're based in the UK, we can help.

  • AlineX offers flexible and competitive pricing to suit businesses of all sizes. We provide:

    Fixed-price packages for ISO gap analysis, internal audits, and documentation reviews

    Hourly or daily rates for on-site support and audit preparation

    Custom monthly retainers for ongoing consultancy and compliance management

    We’ll always give you a clear quote upfront — no hidden fees. Contact us for a free consultation and tailored proposal.