Food Safety Auditor

b3 jobs ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing services company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Food Safety Auditor. This role involves conducting audits across various categories for major retailers. Candidates must have a strong QA background, Lead Auditor qualification, and a willingness to travel internationally. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 plus a car allowance. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Benefits

Car allowance of approximately £4,500

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing multiple categories including bakery and/or dairy.
• Full UK / EU driving license and valid passport.
• Ability to produce timely and accurate audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and remote audits against agreed standards.
• Produce reports according to customer requirements.
• Stay updated on quality policies and legislative changes.

Skills

Strong technical/QA background

Extensive supplier auditing experience within the food industry

Flexibility to travel

Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Food Safety Auditor

£45,000 - £60,000 + car allowance
Homebased with travel
Food Manufacturing Auditing
Job ref: 8901

The company

You will be working for a self-contained business unit that delivers comprehensive auditing services to UK retailers.

They are now looking to recruit an experienced Auditor to join and strengthen their existing dedicated technical team.

About the Food Safety Auditor job

Your role will be to work closely with senior site personnel to arrange technical audits that are carried out against various categories, on behalf of one of the UK’s major retailers.

You will conduct audits within the UK, Ireland and overseas which may include international (long haul) travel.

Key tasks

Carry out both physical and remote audits against agreed standards, specific requirements and codes of practice.

Produce timely and accurate audit reports in accordance with customer systems and requirements and submit within agreed business KPI’s.

Keep up to date on all quality policies, procedures, work instructions and documentation issued by customers and the company.

Keep abreast of technical development issues and legislative changes pertaining to the food sector.

Support business initiatives including standards reviews, benchmarking activities and customer liaison when required.

Operate to ensure that the highest customer service levels are met for the key client.

About You

Strong technical/QA background and extensive supplier auditing experience within the food industry.

Your product background will ideally cover multiple categories – bakery and/or dairy is essential.

Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent such as ISO 9000 Lead Assessor or Third-Party Auditing).

Flexibility to travel and stay away from home each week (within the UK, Europe and worldwide).

Full UK / EU driving license and valid passport.

More details

The Food Safety Auditor job (ref:8901) is paying £45,000 - £60,000 according to your experience plus a car allowance of approximately £4,500.

The working hours are Monday to Friday; flexibility is required given the nature of the role and travel.

Alternate job titles

Food Supplier Auditor | Food Auditing Jobs | Technical Manager | Technical Food Auditor | Technical Audit Consultant | Supply Auditor | Lead Auditor | Food Safety Auditing Jobs