QA Technician 14 FTC

The Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a QA Technician for their Twin Brook site in Clitheroe. You will ensure product quality and safety, perform routine checks, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will join a busy quality team and contribute to compliance with BRC, HACCP, and customer standards across all processes and products.

Qualifications

• Hygiene and food safety certifications required.
• HACCP knowledge and understanding of BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality and food safety standards across the factory.
• Carrying out compliance checks on finished products, raw materials, packaging and sleeves.
• Performing pH, packaging, label, weight and component checks.
• Conducting sensory testing on materials and products.
• Organising internal audits to ensure compliance with standards.

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Level 1/2 HACCP

ESOL Entry Level 2 or equivalent

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.

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.

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