Job Description

Quality Lead

We're looking for a passionate and proactive Quality Lead to join our team, reporting to the SSHEQ Manager and working from our Gravesend office. This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, with flexibility where needed to support production or resolve urgent quality matters. There may also be the opportunity to travel to suppliers, customers and external laboratories.


The

Quality Lead

is responsible for leading the quality assurance function within our lubricants manufacturing plant, ensuring we meet international standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role requires the day-to-day management and ongoing development of the quality system, and champions continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong focus on product performance, reliability, and compliance, the

Quality Lead

plays a vital part in delivering excellence for both the Company and our customers.


Responsibilities as our

Quality Lead

are to:


Manage and continuously review quality systems to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, company standards, customer requirements, and, in conjunction with key stakeholders, ExxonMobil Quality Systems. Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits, including regulatory, certification, and customer assessments. Support the improvement and development of quality test methods and procedures, to improve efficiency and accuracy. Participate in third-party supplier assessments and oversee new supplier approvals. Manage Weights and Measures activities in line with legal and internal standards. Maintain packaging data to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. Lead investigations into product non-conformities, customer complaints, and process deviations. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with production and relevant teams. Identify opportunities to optimize formulations, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency. Communicate effectively with other functional areas to support quality initiatives. Provide oversight of quality certifications and quality-related events/incidents in other European markets where Moove operates and distributes, in addition to primary focus on UK operations.

Essential Skills Required:

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field, or practical experience in a quality or laboratory environment Proven experience with ISO management systems, audits, and regulatory compliance Experience of working within a quality role Working with honesty and integrity Strong and clear communication skills Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure Innovative and flexible Strong problem-solving skills Change agent and active challenger to drive cost and efficiency improvements

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of lubricant properties, additive chemistry and international quality standard Quality related qualification Line management experience IQA Membership Lead auditor training Additional language, with Portuguese, French and Spanish highly desirable

In return for joining us as Quality Lead you will receive:

Competitive Salary Annual Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays annually (pro-rata) Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%) Life Assurance 4x basic salary Medicash EAP ad Perks Free Parking Enhanced Family Leave Company events





Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our

Quality Lead

and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we'd love to hear from you!


Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.