Job Description

We have a new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as a QA Manager, supporting the growth of our Palace Culture production! You'll be part of a small, close-knit team as key Technical lead for our vegan cheese manufacturing at Redhill. This is a 6 month fixed term contract. 

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. 

Location: Redhill, RH1 3AS

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Annual Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Your Duties Will Include:

Drive the Technical agenda at site and help overcome food safety challenges 

Organise and manage internal, external, 2nd and 3rd party audits or visits, including corrective or preventive action close-outs

Stay up to date of current technical information in food manufacturing 

Monitor GMP, Glass & Plastic standards and complete inspections

Drive factory hygiene and quality standards

Maintain and review the HACCP, TACCP and VACCP plans

Lead the Food Safety and Quality meetings 

Maintain Quality Management System

Oversee the NPD process, ensuring Technical integrity is maintained, correct processes are followed and product information is safe, legal and correct 

Prepare, issue and maintain procedures, policies and working sheets for new and existing products

Train and develop the production team on food safety and quality requirements; maintain the training matrix 

Control label changes/promotion/seasonal changes

Raise and support complaint investigations or non-conformances

Organise product samples for internal and external testing

Complete micro analysis trending and performance.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Technical experience working in the food manufacturing sector - fermentation or cheese experience desirable 

Level 3 HACCP and Level 2/3 Food Safety & Hygiene 

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and push Technical boundaries for Food Safety challenges 

Must be able to communicate effectively and work well with others as part of a small team

Good English (written, verbal) and good basic numeracy

Ability to work in an organised, methodical manner.

Ability to understand and apply the requirements of current applicable food legislation, BRC Global Standard, and customer codes of practice.

Able to coach on procedures and process, when non-conformance is identified

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:

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 at certain times of the year

Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store

24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support

Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts

Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes

Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)

Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role

Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations

Industry leading company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey

Recognition through Club Compleat rewards portal

2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you

Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more

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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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