QA Technician (Night Shift)

Job Title: QA Technician

Company: The Compleat Food Group

Location: Wrights Pies, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6XQ

Salary: £27,553 per annum (paid weekly)

10pm-6am (Sunday – Thursday)

About Us: At The Compleat Food Group, we're always raising the bar and crafting delicious ready meals, super savoury foods and succulent sweet treats that delight taste buds across the nation. Based at our Bakery in Crewe, Cheshire home of the famous Wright's pies we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a QA Technician on the day shift. If you've got a keen eye for detail, good administration skills and previous experience in the Food Industry, then you might just be the perfect filling for our team!

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Technician to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have experience in a QA technician role, preferably within the food manufacturing industry. As a QA Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements for QA:

• Conduct daily checks on all Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Perform daily GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and NCR (Non-Conformance) reporting
• Conduct daily chiller and freezer temperature checks
• Perform microbiological and allergen swabbing
• Carry out microbiological product sampling
• Conduct thorough quality checks
• Perform daily and weekly calibrations (temperature probes and scales)
• Conduct monthly glass and plastic audits
• Participate in daily taste panels
• Audit production paperwork 
• Administration duties
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the QA Manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in both written and verbal English
• Experience in QA or manufacturing in a food environment (desired)
• Ideally possess Food Safety Level 2 certification
• Administration skills
• Accurate and an eye for detail

Benefits to Include:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 
• Enhanced rates for all overtime
• Free Parking
• Sink your teeth into discounts with our online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
• Take care of yourself with our employee well-being and community support groups, ensuring you're as happy and healthy as can be.
• Join us in spreading sweetness with charity initiatives and team events that'll warm your heart.
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid
• Rise through the ranks with informal and formal training and career development opportunities through our individual online LMS portal.
• Secure your future with our company pension plan

At The Compleat Food Group, we're more than just a food company. We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their unique flavours to the table. Apply now and join us, and together, we'll be number one for culture.

Recruitment Note: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

If you're available immediately and ready to take the next step in your career and become a part of site Technical team at The Compleat Food Group in Crewe, apply now!