Compliance QA (Nights)
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.58 Per hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crewe, CW1 6XQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Compliance QA to join our Quality Assurance team in Crewe.
This role plays an important part in ensuring that all procedures relating to product quality, food safety and legality are
consistently followed across the site. You will support the wider QA team with auditing, validations, traceability,
investigations, document control and day-to-day quality activities.
Job Title: Compliance QA - Chilled Food Manufacturing
Location: The Compleat Food Group, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6XQ
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10pm - 6am (37.5 hours per week)
Pay: £14.58 Per hour (Annual Salary £28,430)
Reporting To: QA Manager
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.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for someone with food manufacturing quality experience who wants to develop further within Quality
Assurance and Compliance. You will work closely with colleagues across production, technical and management teams and gain
valuable experience across a broad range of food safety and quality activities.
* Conducting process and CCP audits across the site.
* Supporting the QA team with glass and plastic, GMP, hygiene and fabrication audits in line with agreed schedules.
* Taking part in annual metal detector validations and routine verification activities.
* Supporting CCP validations across both sites.
* Completing weekly site equipment calibrations.
* Completing and recording allergen verification and validation activities alongside the wider site team.
* Supporting export and customer traceability exercises.
* Completing monthly and ad hoc traceability exercises.
* Leading complaint investigations, root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations.
* Completing daily filing and auditing of factory and QA paperwork.
* Carrying out daily GMP walks with site Shift Managers and Supervisors.
* Developing sufficient knowledge to provide QA support across both sites.
* Supporting the QA team with holiday and absence cover when required.
* Assisting with customer visits and audits, including presenting traceability information, QA paperwork and supporting
documentation.
* Maintaining relevant QA and factory documentation, including controlled document checks and regular recorded paperwork audits.
* Escalating quality, safety or compliance concerns promptly when they cannot be resolved within the department.
What we are looking for:
* Excellent attention to detail and strong auditing skills.
* Good time-management and organisational abilities.
* The confidence to work independently and use their own initiative.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
* A practical, inquisitive and problem-solving approach.
* The ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and management at all levels.
* A collaborative approach when working with different departments.
* The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement.
* A proactive approach to escalating and resolving issues.
Experience and Qualifications
Ideally, you will have:
* Around 1 year of experience working as a QC or in a similar Quality role.
* At least 1 year of experience within a food manufacturing environment.
* Food Hygiene Level 2 or an equivalent qualification.
Previous experience of food safety auditing, CCP controls, traceability, investigations, calibrations or compliance documentation
would be advantageous.
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.