Quality Control Operator

Are you passionate about food quality and safety? Love getting hands-on and making sure only the best materials make it through the door? If you've got a sharp eye, a proactive mindset, and a passion for doing things right — we want you on our team!

Job Title: Quality Control (Goods In department)

Location: Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6XQ

Salary: Up to £27865.50 per annum DOE

Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday – 06:30 – 14:30pm

About Us

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

About The Job

As our Goods In QC Operator, you'll be the first line of defence in ensuring all raw materials and packaging that enter our facility meet our exacting standards. You’ll be part of a tight-knit QA team making a big impact on product quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing QC checks on all incoming goods and stock — only the best gets through!
• Auditing daily intake sheets and verifying materials against product specifications
• Rejecting non-conforming food materials or packaging and raising SNCs to suppliers
• Maintaining accurate documentation and evidence for RSPCA, RSPO, and RTA certification
• Supporting traceability tests and demonstrating procedures during audits
• Verifying and maintaining intake equipment (knives, probes, scanners, fridges, etc.)
• Carrying out raw material micro testing to schedule — fully and on time
• Pitching in on QA tasks when intake is quiet: GMP, glass audits, chiller checks, and more
• Keeping your work area spotless and up to high GMP standards

What We’re Looking For

• Laser-sharp attention to detail
• Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused mindset
• Ideally 1 year’s experience in a QC role, preferably in a food factory
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or willing to work towards it)
• Familiar with QMS systems and basic traceability/documentation processes

Benefits To Include

• 33 Days annual leave
• 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
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

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.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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