Quality Auditor

Are you a detail-driven problem-solver with a passion for food safety? Ready to play a vital role in keeping products safe, legal, and top-quality for consumers across the UK and beyond? If so, we've got the perfect role for you!

Job Title: Compliance Quality Auditor

Location: Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6XQ
Salary: Up to £28450.50 per annum DOE
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Some flexibility is needed to cover shift QA as and when required

Reports To: QA Manager

About Us:

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly 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 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don't just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

About the job:

As a Compliance Quality Auditor, you'll be at the heart of our Technical QA team, ensuring we're always audit-ready, compliant, and delivering products that meet the highest food safety standards. You'll be our eyes and ears on the ground - identifying risks, championing quality, and helping us stay ahead of the game.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site-wide audits including GMP, hygiene, fabrication, and glass/plastic checks.
• Lead on metal detector and CCP validations, calibrations, and allergen verifications.
• Carry out both scheduled and ad hoc traceability exercises - you'll be our go-to for export traceability.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and drive improvements.
• Diligently check, file, and manage QA documentation daily.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover across both of our UK sites - dual-site knowledge is key!

What We're Looking For:

• Laser-sharp attention to detail
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused mindset
• Confident communicator - able to work cross-functionally with all departments
• A team player who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and escalate issues when needed
• Minimum 1 year in a QC or QA role (ideally in a food factory environment)
• Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willing to work towards)

Benefits to Include:

• 33 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 (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'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.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.