Food Safety Technologist

At Riverside Bakery, food safety isn’t just a requirement — it’s part of who we are. We’re now looking for a Food Safety Technologist to become the driving force behind food safety, legality, and continuous improvement on site.

Job Title: Food Safety Technologist

Working days:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 17:00 with 16:00 finish on Friday

Pay: Between £28 000 and £30 000 per annum depending on experience

Location: The Compleat food Group, Crossgate Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LW

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.

Key Responsibilities

This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the management team, production, development, and central technical functions. You’ll act as the Food Safety Champion, building strong internal and external relationships and ensuring our site is recognised as forward-thinking and best-in-class for food safety and compliance.

HACCP Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust HACCP system in line with Codex Alimentarius (Steps 1–12, Principles 1–6)
• Ensure full due diligence is met and embedded across the site

TACCP & Vulnerability Management

• Support the development and maintenance of TACCP/Vulnerability assessments
• Carry out local horizon scanning, acting on central alerts and emerging risks
• Ensure site plans align with central technical requirements

 Process Validation & Shelf Life

• Verify and validate cook/chill processes to ensure they’re performed perfectly — every time
• Ensure thermal and cooling parameters protect both food safety and product quality
• Support and ensure shelf-life validation across all products and processes

Hygiene, Micro, Allergen & Foreign Body Standards

• Set and implement correct factory and product standards during product development
• Drive improvements through awareness of emerging legislation, technologies, and best practice
• Ensure factory environments and equipment meet required hygiene standards and cleaning frequencies

Nutritional & Chemical Compliance

• Review and sign off nutritional and chemical results in line with specifications and legislation
• Ensure correct sampling plans are in place for existing products

Specifications, Packaging & Artwork

• Sense-check and approve customer specifications, packaging, and artwork
• Ensure compliance with legal, customer, and internal requirements
• Flag and escalate any issues immediately

 Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support and deliver ad-hoc technical and food safety projects
• Provide expertise to improve quality, microbiological performance, complaints, and customer compliance

 Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure the site has the tools and systems to meet customer codes of practice, legal requirements, and accreditation standards
• Support completion of internal audits
• Complete customer-specific documentation, including Sainsbury’s PSA requirements

What we are looking for:

You’re detail-driven, confident, and passionate about food safety. You enjoy collaborating across teams, influencing others, and turning standards into everyday practice. You’re comfortable balancing hands-on factory work with systems, data, and continuous improvement.

Experience in food manufacturing and strong knowledge of food safety systems will help you thrive

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.

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.