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Quality & Compliance Graduate

27th August 2026

We’re looking for a Quality & Compliance Graduate to join our Quality team and develop hands-on experience across quality systems, manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

The role

  • Support the day-to-day delivery of quality activities across the business.
  • Work closely with the Quality & Compliance team on audits, quality systems and product safety.
  • Assist with customer complaints, quality reporting and continuous improvement.

This is a genuine development role, so previous quality experience isn’t essential; however, some practical exposure to Quality Management Systems and laboratory environments, whether through employment, an industrial placement or university experience, would be highly desirable.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day maintenance of our Quality Management System, ensuring records, documents and actions are accurate and up to date
  • Support routine quality checks, sample handling and accurate record keeping
  • Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and tracking actions
  • Support certification activities for ISO 9001 and BRCGS Packaging Materials
  • Assist with customer and supplier quality audits
  • Support customer complaint investigations, ensuring actions are progressed through to completion
  • Collect, analyse and report on quality data and KPIs
  • Prepare quality reports and presentations for internal meetings, audits and customer responses
  • Support the business in following quality procedures and maintaining compliance
  • Work collaboratively across the Quality team and wider business to promote good quality practices

The candidate

  • Degree, or expected degree, in a relevant subject such as Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Food Science, Environmental Science or Quality Management
  • Genuine interest in developing a career in Quality & Compliance within a manufacturing or regulated environment
  • Strong attention to detail with good written accuracy and numeracy
  • Analytical approach with an interest in problem solving and investigation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organised, able to follow procedures and comfortable working to deadlines
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Willing to learn, take responsibility and raise concerns when needed

Desirable:

  • Previous experience supporting audits or working with ISO-based management systems
  • Experience with Q-Pulse or another Quality Management System
  • Basic data analysis or KPI reporting experience
  • Industrial placement, university project or practical laboratory experience
  • Understanding of paper making, web processing, coating, mixing or a similar manufacturing environment
  • Internal or third-party audit training

Salary commensurate with skills and experience + excellent benefits package.

Please apply in writing enclosing full CV to: alicia.brough@tullisrussell.com

 

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