Compleat Food Group

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Compleat Food Group
Jul 12, 2026
Full time
Join Our Technical team at The Compleat Food Group! We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for Hygiene Manager to join our dedicated technical team at Harvey & Brockless in London. 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.We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners. Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 8pm - 5am Location: London - Battersea Salary: £50,000 per annum DOE Job Purpose: The role is responsible for ensuring that all factory equipment and the production environment are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with business and customer codes of practice. The position works collaboratively within a team structure and closely with the Operations, Technical, and Engineering departments to ensure hygiene standards are consistently maintained and continuously improved where applicable. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure effective hygiene management across the factory, including cleaning systems, schedules, procedures, and correct chemical usage. Maintain IOSH or NEBOSH certification and conduct Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH assessments, ensuring full compliance and up-to-date documentation. Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, including SOPs, Codes of Practice, Food Manufacturing Standards, and BRCGS requirements. Monitor microbiological standards and trends, applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate and resolve adverse results. Maintain accurate departmental documentation and reporting, ensuring alignment with customer and internal requirements. Promote cross-department collaboration with Operations, Technical, and Engineering to improve operational efficiency and address issues such as water ingress and equipment damage. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Food Science graduate (or related field) Advanced Food Hygiene certified 3+ years supervisory/management experience in food hygiene Benefits: 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 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. REF-
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Jul 12, 2026
Contractor
Nottingham Shape Commercial Costings in a Fast-Growing Chilled Food Business This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join The Compleat Food Group as Costings Finance Manager on a 1012 month fixed-term contract. Based in Nottingham, this is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-moving, ambitious business where your expertise will directly influence commercial de click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Redhill, Surrey
Jul 10, 2026
Contractor
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 LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more 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. REF-
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to join our team in Nottingham and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the business. 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. Location: Nottingham Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm & Friday: 8:30am - 4pm Salary: £65,000 per annum Job Purpose: We are looking for a highly motivated professional to drive the identification and quantification of the improvement agenda in collaboration with the site leadership team, ensuring maximum focus and return on key strategic challenges. You will act as a leading change agent within the business, identifying and closing gaps in operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, wastage, quality, and safety against approved targets. A key part of the role is embedding an Operational Excellence (OpEx) culture across the site by coaching, facilitating, and developing colleagues at all levels, contributing to ongoing OpEx delivery. Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Lead the diagnostic cycle to define the annual 'bottom up' Operational Excellence budget To collaborate with manufacturing colleagues to identify improvement opportunities, utilising data analysis, process observations and industry best practices and implementing flight plans to delivery. Provide analytic support to enable an understanding of Current state, baseline performance and capture existing issues. Implement principles of project governance and administration, including reporting on progress to plan and reporting of benefits delivery Collaboratively support and lead multi skilled/cross functional teams Use industry knowledge, product and equipment knowledge, project management experience and relationships across the organisation to enable successful delivery of complex/challenging projects. Collate data and present in an understandable format to be able to deliver required change Coaching and developing of Compleat Food colleagues from management to shop floor Develop and upskill colleagues in lean manufacturing principles, tools and techniques Facilitate, coach and support the effective deployment of a tiered Performance Management system at site level Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Formal qualification in an OpEx methodology such as but not limited to Lean Six sigma, Lean, TPS Bachelor's degree or qualification in a vocational or specialised field short of a degree level (HNC/HND) or Apprenticeship Minimum 5 years of work experience, preferably in manufacturing environments Proven experience of implementing and leading teams in delivery of continuous improvement projects and embedding an OpEx culture with quantifiable business impact Experience of coaching, developing, facilitating and leading teams Strong financial acumen including the ability to accurately value the monetary impact of initiatives Formal Lean/Lean Six sigma, Continuous Improvement/ OpEx methodology knowledge Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and communicate findings Resilience and perseverance to establish an OpEx culture Experience of seeking and identifying cost opportunities, improving efficiencies, improving safety and quality capability, generating innovative/creative solutions Proven leadership skills and business acumen and the ability to work with different functions within the organisation. 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) 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you Employee networks & support groups - including LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more New baby gift for new parents What You Should Know About How We Recruit At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we'll support you - confidentially and with care.We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business.You'll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks - including LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity.REF-
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Were excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to join our team in Nottingham and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the business. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Compleat Food Group is seeking a Head of HR Shared Services in Nottingham to lead and develop HR operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll accuracy, driving efficiency, and enhancing employee experience across the organization. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HR Shared Services and payroll, with a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and transformational leadership capabilities. Join us on our growth journey to shape the future of food.
Compleat Food Group Redhill, Surrey
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
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, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Market Drayton, Shropshire
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Health, Safety & Environment Advisor Join The Compleat Food Group as a HSE Advisor! This is a hands-on, practical and proactive role to prevent work-related injuries and support effective implementation of the sites HSE management system. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Crewe, Cheshire
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Were excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to join our team in Crewe and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the business. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Jun 28, 2026
Full time
Location: Riverside, Middlesbrough Salary: Competitive DOE Reporting to: Head of Technical About Us At The Compleat Food Group, were passionate about delivering great quality food that people love. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards across all our sites click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group
Jun 27, 2026
Contractor
Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our credible Finance team based at our site in Middlesborough on a 6 month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for a focused and dynamic Finance Manager who will take ownership of overseeing the financial performance of the site click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Bristol, Somerset
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a proactive and drivenFood ProductionZone Managerto join our Chilled Food manufacturing team in Bristol. Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 18:00 4on 4off Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32?0BF Salary: £36 000 - £38 800 per annum About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
May 27, 2026
Full time
Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Facilities & Compliance Manager to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Nottingham! Who We Are: At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
May 15, 2026
Full time
Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Facilities & Compliance Manager to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Nottingham! Who We Are: At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet click apply for full job details
Compleat Food Group Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
May 10, 2026
Full time
Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Facilities & Compliance Manager to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Nottingham! Who We Are: At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet click apply for full job details