Food Service Auditor - Solihull/Coventry

NSF; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career development funding

Localised work

Minimal overnight stays

Car allowance

Lunch vouchers

Job summary

NSF in Solihull/Coventry is hiring a field auditor to inspect restaurants, bars, and stores for food safety and regulatory compliance. The role offers structured hours, local geography to reduce travel, and clear career development with funded training.

You will perform on-site food safety checks, train staff, write inspection reports, collect samples, and coordinate with clients. The position requires Level 4 Food Safety (or equivalent), a Level 4 Health & Safety qualification is a plus, a

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Food Safety (or equivalent).
• Level 4 qualification in Health & Safety, is a plus - if you do not already hold this, NSF can provide the training.
• A degree in Environmental Health (or similar), a big plus.
• Able to carry out audits in Food, Health & Safety, and Fire.
• Can train safety advisors if needed.
• Being registered with CIEH or IOSH, a big plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Ready and willing to travel.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and our easy-to-use tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete food safety checks at client sites.
• Train and coach staff while on-site - we're compliance-seekers not fault-finders.
• Write up inspection results and share with client managers.
• Collect samples and send them to labs for testing.
• Plan your inspections to meet deadlines.
• Keep in touch with your team and client contacts.
• Jump in on other tasks when needed.

Skills

Food Safety Level 4

Health & Safety Level 4

Environmental Health degree

Audit skills (Food/Health & Safety/火?)

Staff training & coaching on-site

CIEH or IOSH registration

Excellent communication skills

UK driving license

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Level 4 Health & Safety qualification

Degree in Environmental Health or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you working long hours, evenings, and weekends in hospitality, and ready for a change?

At NSF, we're offering a unique opportunity to transition your hospitality experience into a rewarding auditor role with structured hours, career development, and great benefits.

This vacancy is specifically for Solihull/Coventry. Go and check out our other open roles here.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working: Monday to Friday. While travel to and from audits means it's not strictly 9 - 5, you'll enjoy a more predictable schedule than typical hospitality roles.
• Real Career Development: If you already hold a Level 4 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent), we'll fund your Level 4 Health & Safety training at no upfront cost. All we ask for is a 1-year commitment.
• Localised Work, Less Travel: We keep your area local so you're not spending hours on the road. That means more time at home and less time commuting.
• Minimal Overnight Stays: Overnight stays are rare and only ever required if you choose to take them on.
• Make a Visible Impact: You'll visit restaurants, bars, and grocery stores, many you may already know as a customer, and help them meet high standards in food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Complete food safety checks at client sites
• Train and coach staff while on-site - we're compliance-seekers not fault-finders
• Write up inspection results and share with client managers
• Collect samples and send them to labs for testing
• Plan your inspections to meet deadlines
• Keep in touch with your team and client contacts
• Jump in on other tasks when needed

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Food Safety (or equivalent)
• Level 4 qualification in Health & Safety, is a plus - if you do not already hold this, NSF can provide the training
• A degree in Environmental Health (or similar), a big plus
• Able to carry out audits in Food, Health & Safety, and Fire
• Can train safety advisors if needed
• Being registered with CIEH or IOSH, a big plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a full UK driving license
• Ready and willing to travel
• Confident using Microsoft Office and our easy-to-use tools

Why Join NSF?

• Be part of our mission to protect and advance Human Health
• Flexible working hours to support your lifestyle
• Level 4 Health & Safety training fully funded by NSF for candidates who hold Level 4 Food Safety (or equivalent), with a 1-year workback period
• Clear career path with promotion opportunities after 1 year (conditions apply)
• Dedicated mentor and ongoing personal and professional development
• Annual performance reviews to support your growth
• Outstanding support from operations and easy-to-use tools
• Car allowance, lunch vouchers, and paid business travel
• 33 days of paid holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Health cash-back scheme, pension, life assurance, and income protection
• Paid professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Mental Wellness Day and Volunteering Time Off
• Work with key industry players and specialists

Our Mission & Culture:

Since 1944, NSF's mission has been to protect and advance human health. Today, thousands of team members around the world work together to deliver that mission, bringing expertise across science, engineering, environmental and public health disciplines.

Our culture and the wellbeing of our people are central to how we work, serve our clients and grow our business. We are guided by four core values:

Do the Right Thing:

We act with honesty, integrity and a commitment to science.

Treat People Well:

We create an inclusive workplace where people are treated with respect, dignity and professionalism, and where different perspectives, ideas and expertise are valued.

Relentlessly Pursue Excellence:

We are committed to quality, continual improvement and empowering our people to think boldly.

We are One NSF:

We collaborate, solve problems and deliver results together, recognising that every team member plays an important role in fulfilling our mission.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About the Team

As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.