Product and Quality Assistant

SOFIDEL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tissue paper production is seeking a Product and Quality Assistant to ensure product quality standards at their Leicester plant. This role involves performing routine quality tests and providing analysis, crucial for maintaining the company's reputation for quality. Candidates will gain hands-on experience and knowledge about the production processes, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about quality assurance in the paper industry.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension option

23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on quality testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytically driven to achieve best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform lab tests on materials and products.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and cleanliness.
• Analyze competitors’ products based on defined methods.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Process Orientation

Passion for paper

Job description

Product and Quality Assistant, Leicester

Client:

SOFIDEL

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

The Role:

Sofidel UK are currently looking for a Quality Assistant to join us at our Plant in Hamilton. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products remains at the highest standards. Reporting to the Quality Manager this role plays a vital part in guaranteeing the availability of trustworthy data through the correct development of quality control lab activities. In this entry-level position, you will perform routine quality testing of products and provide analytical data based on your findings.

Working in conjunction with the production department the successful candidate will gain unrivalled knowledge of each product Sofidel manufacturesandyou will be a crucial part of the quality assurance of our world renowned products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and carry out lab tests (raw materials and finished product) in accordance with the operational procedures
• Maintain the laboratory inventory ensuring the cleanliness of the tools
• Streamline the laboratory processesand maintaining lab cleanliness.
• Analyse competitors’ products according to defined methods
• Perform and maintain all laboratory equipment verifications and calibrations
• Promote a safety-bound corporate culture
• Apply the Corporate Principles and Values

Additional Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication- verbal and written
• Good team player
• Analytically and process driven to achieve the best
• Passionate about paper
• Salary sacrifice pension option
• 23 days annual leave + 8 days bank hoildays

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom