QA Technician (Nights)

The Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Clitheroe is looking for a QA Technician to join their team. This role involves ensuring that products adhere to high quality and safety standards through compliance checks and various testing methods. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in food manufacturing quality assurance. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including annual leave and employee support programs.

Benefits

29 Days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Online retailer discount scheme

Well-being support groups

Training opportunities

Charity initiatives

Financial support resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of food safety legislation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality product and packaging standards.
• Conduct compliance checks on finished products and raw materials.
• Support production teams to ensure adherence to food safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of BRC regulations

Ability to conduct compliance checks

Education

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

Level 1/2 HACCP

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a QA Technician at The Compleat Food Group. Location: Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD. Working Hours: 3 on 3 off, 18:00–06:00 (38.5 hours per week). Pay: £15.58 per hour (Annual Salary £31,191). 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality product and packaging standards
• Conduct compliance checks on finished products, raw materials, and packaging
• Perform gas, pH, weight, label, and sensory testing
• Prepare samples for chemical and microbiological analysis
• Assist with corrective actions following non-conformances
• Conduct allergen, CCP, and production compliance checks
• Perform environmental swabbing, water testing, and temperature monitoring
• Support production teams to ensure adherence to food safety and quality procedures
• Attend and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly meetings

Qualifications

• 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. We 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 individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. We don’t just make food—we make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our brands include Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Benefits

• 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 (financial, emotional and practical support)
• Physical well-being benefits – on-demand exercise hub and gym discounts
• Online well-being resources
• Financial well-being tools – mortgage calculators, budgeting tools
• Holiday discounts via online retail discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide support to help employees succeed. For questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process, please contact us.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with a small trusted Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions. CV submissions are accepted only for roles released directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us, please email [e-mail]. We will reach out if we have roles that require additional support.