Join our team as an QA Technician
Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 14:00 – 22:00
Pay: £15.42 (Annual Salary £30,069)
Reporting To: QA Manager
Are you passionate about food quality and safety? Do you have an eye for detail and a drive for excellence? We are looking for a QA Technician to join our dedicated team and help ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Your Role:
As a QA Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
* Driving high-quality product and packaging standards
* Conducting compliance checks on finished products, raw materials, and packaging
* Performing gas, pH, weight, label, and sensory testing
* Preparing samples for chemical and microbiological analysis
* Assisting with corrective actions following non-conformances
* Conducting allergen, CCP, and production compliance checks
* Performing environmental swabbing, water testing, and temperature monitoring
* Supporting production teams to ensure adherence to food safety and quality procedures
* Attending and contributing to daily, weekly, and monthly meetings
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing
* Good understanding of BRC regulations, HACCP, and food safety legislation
* Qualifications: Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 1/2 HACCP (preferred but not essential)
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and flexible attitude
About Us:
The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.
Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.
Benefits to Include:
* 29 Days annual leave
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
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.