Compliance Engineer
Macclesfield - UK
Job Summary
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:
- Competitive salary
- 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
- Company Pension contribution
- Occupational Health Services
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free parking on all sites
The Company
With over 100 years of combined experience in the contract interiors sector together Gerflor and Gradus have built an unrivalled reputation for quality and service.
Gerflor is recognised as a specialist and a world leader in resilient flooring solutions. The group creates manufactures and markets innovative design-led and eco responsible solutions for flooring and complementary interior wall finishes. As a leading vinyl & linoleum flooring manufacturer they are already well-established in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Gradus Ltd (a Gerflor company) are market leading manufacturers of commercial flooring accessories entrance matting wall protection and specialist LED lighting systems. Our attention to detail forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to our success and leading market share in the UK and operation in International markets.
Our companies provide a complete solution for Architects and Specifiers Contractors and Building Owners spanning multiple market sectors including Commercial Office Education Healthcare Residential Retail Leisure & Hospitality. Why not check out some high-profile projects on our websites: &
The Benefits
Our products
Recent Projects
Burj Al Arab Dubai
Eiffel Tower Paris
International Airport Hong Kong
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
The Christie Manchester
The Gherkin London
Wembley Stadium London
Required Experience:
IC