Product / Material Testing Technician
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACRL199087 |
Summary
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Job Overview:
We are currently inviting applications for a Product/Material Testing Technician. This role is key within the business, as Product/Material Testing Technician you will play a key part in ensuring our products and materials meet required quality standards, while maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.
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, but are in the process of moving rolls manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland.
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:
· Ensure safety remains the number one priority at all times.
· Work in line with Navigator’s principles and values.
· Conduct quality checks and tests on finished products and incoming materials.
· Accurately record all test results and inspections on the database.
· Identify, report, and escalate anomalies and non-conformances to the relevant departments.
· Use testing equipment safely and responsibly to maintain accuracy and equipment condition.
· Maintain clean, organised work areas and ensure good housekeeping standards.
· Archive samples and quality records in a clear, organised system.
· Adhere to established Health & Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping standards.
· Carry out additional duties in line with business needs when required.
What We’re Looking For:
· A strong focus on safety and quality at all times
· Good attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to carry out checks, tests, and record results correctly
· Confidence to report issues and non-conformances promptly
· Organised and methodical approach to work
· Able to meet agreed testing timeframes
· Comfortable using testing equipment and basic IT systems
· A reliable team player with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a quality or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
Technical & Specialist Knowledge
· Basic understanding of quality control and inspection processes
· Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in a manufacturing or production environment
· Ability to carry out product and material testing using standard testing equipment
· Understanding of non-conformance reporting and quality documentation
· Basic IT skills for recording test results and maintaining records
Training will be provided where required.
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 every day 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
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.
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Job Overview:
We are currently inviting applications for a Product/Material Testing Technician. This role is key within the business, as Product/Material Testing Technician you will play a key part in ensuring our products and materials meet required quality standards, while maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.
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, but are in the process of moving rolls manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland.
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:
· Ensure safety remains the number one priority at all times.
· Work in line with Navigator’s principles and values.
· Conduct quality checks and tests on finished products and incoming materials.
· Accurately record all test results and inspections on the database.
· Identify, report, and escalate anomalies and non-conformances to the relevant departments.
· Use testing equipment safely and responsibly to maintain accuracy and equipment condition.
· Maintain clean, organised work areas and ensure good housekeeping standards.
· Archive samples and quality records in a clear, organised system.
· Adhere to established Health & Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping standards.
· Carry out additional duties in line with business needs when required.
What We’re Looking For:
· A strong focus on safety and quality at all times
· Good attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to carry out checks, tests, and record results correctly
· Confidence to report issues and non-conformances promptly
· Organised and methodical approach to work
· Able to meet agreed testing timeframes
· Comfortable using testing equipment and basic IT systems
· A reliable team player with a positive attitude
Previous experience in a quality or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.
Technical & Specialist Knowledge
· Basic understanding of quality control and inspection processes
· Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in a manufacturing or production environment
· Ability to carry out product and material testing using standard testing equipment
· Understanding of non-conformance reporting and quality documentation
· Basic IT skills for recording test results and maintaining records
Training will be provided where required.
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 every day 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
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.