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Quality Engineer Contract: Permanent/Full Time Blackburn site: Salary £28,000 - £30,000 Closing date: 9 February 2026 Job Overview: We are currently inviting applications for a Quality Engineer.This role is key within the business, the Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring internal systems, processes, and procedures meet accreditation standards while driving continual improvement across all areas of the operation. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to maintain product safety, legality, and customer compliance throughout all stages of production, while supporting a strong quality culture on site. About Us Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UKs leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UKs major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK. Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values. Key Responsibilities: Health & Safety as the top priority in all aspects of the role Respond to emerging quality and containment issues, including verification of non-conforming products or materials Process validation, procedure writing, and report generation Conduct internal audits (process and operational) Update, review, and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS) Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean and problem-solving tools Monitor, report on, and work towards quality KPIs Raise and manage supplier non-conformances Enforce quality standards and customer requirements across the business Generate and communicate quality statistics and KPI performance to teams Investigate and resolve customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods Actively promote and drive a positive quality culture on site Be an active member of the HACCP team, ensuring process risks are identified and managed effectively Understand and implement customer and regulatory standards into site processes What Were Looking For: Minimum 2 years experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience Experience within FMCG manufacturing is highly desirable Technical & Specialist Knowledge Level 2 HACCP qualification Internal Auditor trained Experience with Lean tools such as VSM, 5S, Six Sigma, SIC, and problem-solving methodologies Strong CAPA experience, including root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions Confident using tools such as 5 Whys, FMEA, and PDCA Good IT skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Benefits: Real Living Wage Employer Accreditation GroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial grants, and crisis assistance. Opportunities for Career Progression Supported Personal Development AE Pension Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership Life Assurance Scheme

minimum 1 years salary Simply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments. Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme Fee-Free Mortgage Advice Free Flu Jab Vouchers Exclusive Product Discounts Access to Company Shop Membership Free Car Parking At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team. We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications.

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