Quality Auditor

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and making sure every product that reaches the customer is the very best it can be? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, then we’d love you to join our team as a Quality Auditor in our Milton Keynes site!

Job Title:

Quality Auditor

Location:

The Compleat Food Group, Wimblington Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Hours:

4on 2off, 5:30 - 14:00, 37.3 hours a week

Reporting to:
Technical Manager

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 food service.

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.

As our Quality Auditor, you’ll:

• Be the guardian of food safety & quality on our production lines.
• Carry out daily inspections, checks, and audits to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Spot and solve issues quickly to keep production flowing.
• Conduct checks on packaging, labelling, weights, seals, metal detectors, and more.
• Maintain accurate records that support our technical team and external audits.
• Encourage best practice in hygiene, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and “Clean As You Go.”
• Work closely with the Technical Manager and wider team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Champion a safe working environment by following all H&S procedures.
• Report hazards and help investigate any incidents.
• Lead by example when it comes to safe and responsible behaviour.

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Level 2 HACCP and Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualifications.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety in food production.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach – able to work under pressure.
• A true team player who can challenge poor practice and drive high standards.

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 with the option to purchase extra
• 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
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid 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
• 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

• 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

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe…