Compliance Engineer

Gradus Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Bank holidays

Leave purchase

Birthday leave

Benefits platform

EAP

Confidential support

Discount shopping

Cycle to work

Life insurance

Death in service

Job summary

Gradus Ltd, part of the Gerflor Group, is seeking a Compliance Engineer for a permanent full-time role in Macclesfield. You will ensure the compliance of raw materials, components and finished products through testing programmes and regulatory analysis.

You will advise internal teams, support customer-facing functions and help maintain product quality and performance. The role requires a practical, detail‑driven mindset and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑moving manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing and regulatory awareness.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and data interpretation.
• Analytical mindset with numerical skills and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage and interpret routine testing programmes for materials and products.
• Ensure testing methods align with legislation and customer requirements.
• Provide technical advice and compliance guidance to support teams and customers.
• Research and develop testing methods to meet evolving specs.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Act as a technical expert to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop knowledge of processes and equipment for optimisation.
• Support new product development by defining capabilities for manufacture.

Skills

Performance testing

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Permanent, Full Time - Monday-Friday 8.00-16.45 (16:30 finish on Friday)

Gradus Ltd, part of the Gerflor Group, is a leading manufacturer of flooring accessories, entrance matting, wall protection solutions and specialist LED lighting systems.

Our products are trusted by designers, architects, contractors and building owners across a wide range of sectors, including commercial offices, education, healthcare, residential, retail, leisure and hospitality.

Due to continued growth and international success, we are seeking a Compliance Engineer to join our team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the compliance of raw materials, purchased components and finished products through robust testing programmes, technical analysis and adherence to relevant legislation and industry standards.

As our compliance specialist, you will act as a trusted internal advisor on regulatory requirements, helping to maintain product quality, integrity and performance. Working collaboratively with operational teams and supporting customer-facing functions, you will provide technical expertise to colleagues across Technical Support, Marketing and Sales, as well as delivering accurate guidance to customers and end users.

The Role

As Compliance Engineer, you will:

• Manage, coordinate and interpret routine testing programmes for raw materials and finished products, working closely with accredited third-party laboratories.
• Ensure testing methodologies and standards remain aligned with current legislation, industry best practice and customer requirements.
• Provide technical advice, written reports and compliance guidance to customer support teams and external customers.
• Research, develop and enhance testing methods to meet evolving product, market and customer specifications, including international requirements.
• Monitor and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory developments to ensure ongoing product compliance.
• Act as a technical expert, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting effective problem-solving across manufacturing processes.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and operating methods, contributing to process optimisation and new equipment selection.
• Support new product development and introduction by defining, validating and implementing process capabilities required for successful manufacture.

About You

You will bring a strong technical mindset, a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across both operational and technical functions. As a confident and credible professional, you will be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in performance testing and a good understanding of manufacturing processes, supported by strong analytical, numerical and data interpretation skills. You will be an effective problem solver, able to apply structured methodologies to identify root causes and deliver practical solutions.

You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships, influence decision-making and convey technical information clearly to a variety of audiences. Strong organisational and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively.

A proactive and self-motivated approach is key, with the confidence to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team. Above all, you will demonstrate professionalism, integrity and discretion, together with a commitment to continuous improvement, best practice and delivering high-quality results.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas)
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days)
• Birthday Holiday
• Employee Benefits Platform (provided by VIVUP) which includes:-
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 free confidential advice
• Discounted high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group life insurance and death in service