QA Technician (Nights)

Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

EV charging points

Free product handouts

GroceryAid access

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a QA Technician to join our night-shift Technical Team at Nottingham. You will help maintain top standards of food safety, quality and compliance on site, with a 6pm–6am schedule across rotating weeks.

You’ll conduct factory walk rounds, support production on quality issues, perform taste tests, samplings and swabbing, and ensure pre-dispatch checks are completed to spec. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• QA or technical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and GMP principles.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or willingness to complete it).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily factory walk rounds to ensure GMP and hygiene standards across site.
• Support production teams to resolve quality and technical issues with detailed investigations.
• Perform taste panels and product reviews to ensure high standards.
• Carry out swabbing, air plate testing, and product sampling; investigate out-of-spec results.
• Complete Pre-Dispatch Verification checks and ensure products leave site to spec.
• Support traceability exercises, audits, and complaint investigations with clear reports.
• Assist with new product launches, ensuring labelling, coding, and metal detection are set up.
• Promote Health & Safety best practices across all departments.

Skills

QA experience

GMP principles

IT literacy

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Technical data systems

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-focused QA Technician to join our night-shift Technical Team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance on site.

Working Hours: Week 1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6pm - 6am Week 2 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6pm- 6am

Salary: £38,547 per annum

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Queens Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LU

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 create Food 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, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & 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. With over 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. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting daily factory walk rounds to ensure excellent GMP and hygiene standards across site.
• Supporting production teams to resolve quality and technical issues, carrying out detailed investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Performing taste panels and product reviews to make sure every bite meets our high standards.
• Carrying out swabbing, air plate testing, and product sampling, investigating any out‑of‑spec results.
• Completing Pre-Dispatch Verification checks and ensuring all products leave site safely and to spec.
• Supporting traceability exercises, audits, and complaint investigations, providing clear and accurate reports.
• Assisting with new product launches, ensuring labelling, coding, and metal detection systems are correctly set up.
• Promoting Health & Safety best practices and supporting safe working across all departments.

What We're Looking For

• Previous QA or technical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens, and GMP principles.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or willingness to complete it).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills - you enjoy working with others to achieve great results.
• IT literacy, including Word, Excel, and technical data systems.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and pride in maintaining the highest standards.

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:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• 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

Health & Wellbeing

• 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

Career Growth & Development

• 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.