QA Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifices

Annual leave 20.5 days

Retail discounts

Product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid support

Wellbeing resources

Learning platform access

Career development plans

Mentoring scheme

Club Compleat rewards

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an energetic QA Technician for the Twin Brook site in Clitheroe. You’ll work in our quality team ensuring finished products meet strict customer, legal and safety standards across production.

You will perform compliance checks, sensory testing, CCP and HACCP duties, support corrective actions, and participate in internal audits. The role offers a 6:00–18:00 rotating shift and a salary of £16.24 per hour (£32,512 per year).

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene is essential
• HACCP Level 1 or 2 is required
• ESOL Entry Level 2 or equivalent is desirable
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
• QA experience in chilled food is desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of BRC standards and food safety legislation
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality and food safety standards across the factory
• Carry out compliance checks on finished products, raw materials, packaging and labels
• Perform pH, packaging, weight and component checks
• Conduct sensory testing on materials and products
• Prepare chemical and microbiological analyses per plan
• Complete allergen, CCP and production compliance checks
• Support corrective actions following non-conformances
• Conduct internal audits for BRC, HACCP and legal standards
• Environmental swabbing, water testing and air plate sampling
• Temperature monitoring of products and factory areas
• Calibrate CCP measuring equipment
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly operational meetings
• Organise and facilitate product sensory panels

Skills

Food safety knowledge

HACCP awareness

QA experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

HACCP Level 1/2

ESOL Level 2

Job description

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-driven QA Technician to join our Quality team at our Twin Brook site in Clitheroe. This

is the home to our centre of excellence for pickled and fermented vegetables. 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, Twin Brook Business Park, Twin Brook Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1QX

Working Hours: 06:00 – 18:00, Fortnightly rotating shift pattern - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday

Pay: £16.24 per hour (Annual Salary £32,512)

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

createFood 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, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real

Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & 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.

Withover 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 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
• 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:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20.5 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• 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
• 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
• 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

Community & 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.