Food Safety Auditors

Intertek; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company is seeking experienced Food Safety Auditors and Lead Auditors to support the Supplier Assurance Program of a major UK grocery retailer. The role entails conducting audits, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and producing clear audit reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong HACCP knowledge, excellent report writing skills, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the food industry. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work within an established auditing framework.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunity for diverse supplier operations

Access to training and guidance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the food industry.
• HACCP qualified to a minimum of Level 3.
• Experience auditing across three or more food categories.
• Proven track record in conducting 2nd party or supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2nd party food safety audits of suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier compliance against food safety standards.
• Prepare detailed audit reports including evidence.
• Support follow-up corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety legislation knowledge (UK/EU)

Excellent communication skills

Strong report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a food-related or bioscience discipline

Tools

Digital audit reporting tools

Job description

At Intertek, we are seeking experienced Food Safety Auditors and Lead Auditors to support the Supplier Assurance Program of a major UK & international grocery retailer.

In this subcontractor role, you will perform 2nd party audits on the retailer’s suppliers, ensuring compliance with the retailer’s food safety standards, HACCP principles, and UK/EU regulatory requirements.

🚀 Your mission

• Conduct 2nd party food safety audits of the retailer’s suppliers, as scheduled and coordinated by Intertek, following established audit frameworks and protocols.
• Evaluate supplier compliance against the retailer’s Food Safety Standards, HACCP principles, legal regulations, and supplier-specific requirements.
• Identify and document potential food safety risks, non-conformities, and areas for corrective improvement.
• Prepare detailed, clear, and actionable audit reports for client and Intertek review, including evidence such as photographs and records.
• Work collaboratively with Intertek audit management and the retailer’s Supplier Assurance teams to support follow-up corrective actions and supplier continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality while adhering to client and Intertek guidelines for 2nd party auditing.
• Ensure auditing activities conform to health & safety policies and scheduling requirements.
• Manage audit schedules effectively and travel as needed within the assigned geographic scope.

🎯 What we are looking for

• Degree or relevant experience in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or equivalent higher education plus practical experience.
• VAT number and willingness to work on a freelance basis.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the food industry.

• HACCP qualified to a minimum of Level 3.
• Experience auditing across three or more food categories.
• Certified food safety auditor credentials and supplier auditing experience preferred.
• Proven track record conducting 2nd party or supplier audits, ideally within retail food supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation (UK/EU), and retailer-specific food safety requirements.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient with digital audit reporting tools and remote auditing technologies.
• Desirable: Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA or equivalent).

🌍 Reporting & contract

• Reports directly to Intertek audit coordination teams with a dashed reporting line to the retailer’s Food Safety Compliance function.
• Subcontractor role with flexible hours based on audit volume and scheduling managed via Intertek.
• Represent the client’s values and standards professionally while working through Intertek’s auditing platform.

💡 What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading grocery retailer, supporting supplier food safety excellence.
• Work within a recognized auditing framework via Intertek, benefiting from established systems and support.
• Flexible subcontracting with exposure to diverse supplier operations across the retailer’s supply chain.
• Access to Intertek and client resources, guidance, and training related to auditing and food safety standards.

👉 If you’re passionate about food safety, auditing, and driving supplier excellence, apply now to join our supplier assurance network.