QA Technician

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

If you’re a natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a love for great food, this is your chance to grow your career with one of the UK’s most exciting food manufacturing businesses.

Job Title: QA Technician

Working Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 6am – 6pm or Wednesday to Saturday 6am – 6pm

Salary: Between £27,000 and £29,000 per annum experience dependent

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.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a QA Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our quality operations — supporting production, monitoring standards, and helping us continuously improve.

Your day-to-day will include:

• 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

We’re after someone with passion, curiosity, and a commitment to doing things right. You’ll bring:

• 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.

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.