Compliance Technologist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank hols)

Volunteer days

Well-being and community groups

Online LMS training

Charity initiatives and team events

Gym discounts

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Barnsley is seeking a proactive Compliance Technologist to uphold food safety, quality and regulatory standards across our operations.

You will maintain and develop validation programmes, ensure HACCP-based systems, undertake allergen management, species control, nutritional conformance, and provide technical support to the wider business. Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, site based, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced HACCP planning and control systems
• Experience with allergen management and species control
• Ability to interpret and report on QC data and metrics
• Knowledge of retailer standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to food safety, quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Act as a key part of the HACCP team with responsibility for defining and validating control measures
• Design, apply and monitor Allergen Management and Species Control Systems
• Design, apply and monitor Nutritional Conformance Programme
• Support Head of Technical in driving strategic technical plans
• Ensure metrics on customer satisfaction are tracked and acted upon
• Drive change management within the facility and promote a one-team approach
• Coordinate technical documentation and related controls
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of all staff on site

Skills

Advanced Food Hygiene

HACCP

Report writing

Statistical Process Control

Food industry experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level or equivalent

HACCP Qualification (Level 3+)

Health and Safety Qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Join our Technical Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Technologist to join our team in

Barnsley!

You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across our

operations.

In this role, you will maintain and continuously develop robust validation and verification programmes that support our food

safety and quality objectives. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will help ensure compliance with our HACCP-based food

safety management systems, retailer standards, and relevant legislation.

Your responsibilities will include areas such as allergen management, meat speciation, nutritional analysis, and document control,

while also providing technical expertise to support wider business objectives.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create great-tasting food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also

extends love to our planet. 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 c6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of

delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky

Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

This is a site based role with working hours from Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Acting as a key part of the HACCP team with responsibility for ensuring that control measures are clearly defined and effective at reducing any identified hazards.
• Design, Application and Monitoring of Allergen Management and Species Control Systems
• Design, Application and Monitoring of an Effective Nutritional Conformance Programme
• To support the Head of Technical in driving the strategic technical plans across key areas.
• To ensure that key metrics regarding customer satisfaction are known, understood and that effective steps are in place to manage these.
• To ensure that there are effective systems in place for managing change within the facility, challenging existing working practices to drive best-in-class but which emphasise a one team approach where needs are balanced.
• Primary co-ordinator for the control and issue of technical related documentation.
• To ensure that all activities and responsibilities are undertaken in an effective manner which protects the health, safety and welfare of all individuals at site – not necessarily just those reporting to technical.
• To make sure that all items of process spend are controlled and that action is taken to not only ensure budget compliance but to drive cost awareness and targeted savings

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Advanced Food Hygiene (Level 4 or equivalent) – minimum (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years technical experience gained in a fast-paced environment
• Recognised HACCP Qualification (Level 3 minimum, ideally Level 4)
• Degree-level or equivalent (ideally in a food related discipline)
• Demonstrable skills in report writing
• Experience of Statistical Process Control techniques
• Recognised Health and Safety Qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Experience of handling technical contact with the major UK retailers
• Strong communication skills and at ease with both telephone and in-person contacts
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Passionate about food

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• 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.
• 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.

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where

everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a

reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the

impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat,