Quality Engineer

The Navigator Company; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tissue manufacturer in Lower Darwen is looking for a Quality Engineer to maintain accreditation standards and foster a quality culture. The role encompasses responding to quality issues, conducting audits, and driving continual improvement. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role and relevant manufacturing experience. Strong knowledge of Lean tools and Quality Management Systems is critical. Competitive salary range of £28,000 to £30,000 offered, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Real Living Wage Employer Accreditation

Opportunities for Career Progression

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ manufacturing experience.
• Experience within FMCG manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Confident using Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal systems meet accreditation standards.
• Respond to emerging quality issues.
• Conduct internal audits.

Skills

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality Engineer or similar role

Technical & Specialist Knowledge

Strong CAPA experience

Good IT skills

Education

Level 2 HACCP qualification

Internal Auditor trained

Tools

5 Whys

FMEA

PDCA

Job description

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 UK’s leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK’s 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 We’re 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 everyday 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.