Quality Assurance Auditor (Nights)

The Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Tees Valley is seeking a Quality Auditor (Nights) to ensure compliance and maintain high standards. The role involves auditing product processes, coordinating taste panels, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates should possess a food-related degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join a dynamic team where you can thrive and enjoy various benefits including annual leave and pension plans.

Benefits

20 Days annual leave

Company Pension

Discount scheme

Employee well-being support

Training opportunities

Charity initiatives

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Benefits

Online Wellbeing benefits

Free Financial wellbeing resources

Holiday Discounts

Qualifications

• Food related degree or equivalent experience.
• The ability to work as part of a Team and on your own initiative.
• Eye for detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the daily product taste panels.
• Assist in compliance auditing of materials, products, processes and procedures.
• Equipment Calibration.
• Process Auditing.
• Factory Auditing.
• Management of Non-Conformances.
• Micro Sampling.
• Product Quarantine.
• Environmental Swabbing.
• Oil Testing.
• Auditing records and reporting non-compliance.
• Review production and packing runs for verification.
• Assist in the resolution of any corrective actions needed.
• Participate in training and development activities.

Job description

Overview

Job Advert

Looking for a role where you can be hands-on, work in a fast-paced environment, and play a key part in getting orders to customers on time? We’re seeking reliable and motivated Quality Assurance Auditor to join our growing team.

Job Title: Quality Auditor (Nights)

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Brighouse Road, Riverside Park Industrial Est. Middlesbrough, TS2 1RT

Working Hours: 18:00 - 06:00, 4 on 4 off rotation

Pay: £13.21 per hour

Reporting To: Quality Assurance Team Leader

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate and lead the daily product taste panels.
• Assist in compliance auditing of materials, products, processes and procedures:
• Equipment Calibration
• Process Auditing
• Factory Auditing
• Management of Non-Conformances
• Micro Sampling
• Product Quarantine
• Environmental Swabbing
• Oil Testing
• On a daily basis collate all records from the previous 24 hours and audit a random selection of control charts for compliance. Sign and date these records reviewed and report to Supervisor/Management.
• Review, on a daily basis, the production and packing runs, verify against the agreed specification and escalate any issues found to TL/Supervisor and Manager.
• Assist, where appropriate, in the resolution of any corrective actions needed where non-compliance has been issued.
• Participating in training and development activities as required and assist with the training and development of colleagues.
• Any other duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• The ability to work as part of a Team and on your own initiative.
• Eye for detail
• Good communication skills
• Food related degree or equivalent experience

Benefits to Include:

• 20 Days annual leave
• Company Pension
• 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 (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• 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 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. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.