QA Technician
We have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team in Nottingham.
At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasting food that’s better for people and the planet, we call it ‘Food to Feel Good’. We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.
Our 5,500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands, which include Wall’s Pastry, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.
Location: Nottingham, Riverside Bakery
Working Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 40 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Purpose
To provide professional and effective support to the factory in relation to technical and quality issues. To drive a high level of food safety and GMP standards within the factory environment. Develop an effective and harmonious relationship with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
To carry out key tasks in line with business requirements to ensure quality systems are compiled with.
Key Duties:
Maintain & enhance relationships with all departments, fostering teamwork and effective communication.
Conduct daily factory walk rounds, working closely with the operations team to meet and maintain high GMP standards. This includes performing in-depth hygiene inspections on equipment, leading to improved factory standards and valuable feedback from the operations team.
To support the production teams and other departmental functions in resolving quality issues. Detailed investigations crucial for timely issue closure and a reduction in quality incidents
Carry out daily taste panels as part of reviewing the quality of products
Taste panels carried out on time
Products reviewed prior to panels and issues feedback to operations team as necessary
Carry out routine tasks such as swabbing, air plates and product sampling in line with schedules in place, send to Lab and investigate OOS results
Carry out Pre Despatch Verification (PDV) checks
Support the investigation into customer complaints including ability to carry our full traceability exercises
Support on site audits by third parties
Carry out temperature monitoring and measurement for onsite temperature systems as required
Carry out scheduled calibration checks e.g. scales, belts etc
Carry out and report scheduled internal audits and close of corrective actions
Pick up ad hoc tasks and requests through the technical management team e.g. traceability exercises, investigations
Pick up ad hoc projects as requested and take part in project teams
Support NPD and commercial in new launches through line set ups for labelling, coding, X rays, check weigher, Metal detection
Champion a health and safety culture to meet all requirements across the site. Promote safe working practices ensuring safety during packaging trials.
Output Measures/KPI’s:
Communication & Teamwork skills developed.
Detailed communication records available for site use at all times
Daily walk rounds carried out
Improved factory standards
Feedback from the operations team
Detailed investigations completed as necessary
Timely closure of issues
Reduction in quality incidents
Issues flagged in timely fashion to operations team
Notes from panels completed and accurate
Awareness of ongoing product issues prior to panels
Sampling/testing carried out to schedule
OOS Reports completed
4 hours checks carried out on time
Reduction in issues due to accurate checks
Completed complaints investigation reports
Recall of product traceability
Good audit results
Timely checks
Completed records
Checks carried out to schedule
Audits carried out on time
Close out of actions
Reports completed
Prevention of issues recurring
Project delivery
Completed checks prior to launch
Promote safe working across site and advise manager immediately on unsafe working practices
Work safely during packaging trials
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Previous QA experience in a food production facility
Ability to use computer programmes including word, excel and related technical IT packages
Allergen awareness-implications
Food Safety Level 2
Good communicator
What's in it for you?
Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
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
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.
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