We’re looking for an energetic and detail-driven QA Technician to join our Quality team at our Lincoln Way site in Clitheroe. This is the home to our centre of excellence for olives and antipasti. You’ll be right at the heart of production, ensuring our finished products meet exacting customer, legal, and safety standards—every single time. Job Title: QA Technician - Chilled Food Manufacturing Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday 22:00 pm - 06:00 am Pay: £17.58 p/h Reporting To: QA Manager About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. What you’ll be doing As a QA Technician, you’ll be accountable for maintaining and driving high standards of quality and food safety across the factory. Your role will include: Driving high quality product and packaging standards Carrying out compliance checks on finished products, raw materials, packaging, artwork and sleeves Conducting gas, pH, packaging, label, weight and component checks Performing sensory testing on raw materials and finished products Preparing chemical and microbiological analysis in line with scheduled plans Completing allergen, CCP and production compliance checks Supporting and implementing corrective actions following non-conformances Undertaking internal audits to ensure compliance with BRC, HACCP, legal and customer standards Environmental swabbing, water testing and air plate sampling Temperature monitoring of products and factory areas Calibration of all CCP measuring equipment Supervising the end-of-AM shift clean where required Attending Daily, Weekly and Monthly operational meetings Organising and facilitating product sensory panels What we are looking for: Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (essential) Level 1 or 2 HACCP Essential Hygiene & Chemical Awareness ESOL Entry Level 2 or equivalent (desirable) Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment Experience in a Quality Assurance role (chilled food desirable but not essential) Good understanding of BRC standards and food safety legislation Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment Why Join Us? At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth: Financial & Lifestyle Benefits Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension 29 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand EV charging points - available at selected sites Health & Wellbeing 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid Career Growth & Development Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS) Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey Recognition through Club Compleat rewards C ommunity & Culture 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you Charity initiatives and fundraising events Team socials to connect and celebrate together Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat New baby gift for new parents The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.