Freelance Food Safety Auditor - Sheffield

Ecolab; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food safety consulting firm is seeking a Freelance Food Safety Auditor in Sheffield. The role involves conducting evaluations, consulting clients on food safety practices, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a L4 Food safety qualification and auditing experience. This position is independent and requires travel within the region, offering flexible hours across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Based in or close to Sheffield area.
• Own car and full clean driving license required.
• Availability for weekdays/weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and health evaluations at client locations.
• Consult and train clients on food safety practices.
• Perform audits weekly to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Auditing experience

Food safety certifications (HACCP, ISO22000)

Relationship management skills

Teaching or coaching experience

Strong planning and organizational skills

Education

L4 Food safety qualification

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

EcoSure - a division of Ecolab and an industry leader in food safety and brand protection, is rapidly expanding globally. We are looking for a Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor in the Sheffield Area.

Our specialists are unique safety experts on whom our clients in the food service and hospitality industry rely. We are looking for professionals to provide customized, comprehensive on-site evaluations and training to help our clients maintain the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, guest experience and brand protection. These programs help our clients meet their expected quality standards through on-site evaluations and customized training programs.

What you will do:

Conduct food safety, brand standards and workplace health and safety evaluations at client locations

Consult, coach and train clients on the latest food safety, health, and hygiene practices

Work with account management teams to resolve client challenges

Perform a budgeted number of audits weekly that ensures high customer satisfaction

Access and leverage industry leading food safety practices and ongoing, active monitoring of health inspection information

Provide accurate reporting and ensure effective customer communication and relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

Have a L4 Food safety qualification

Be based in or close to the territory

Have own car/transport – Full clean driving licence

Be available for a weekdays/weekends/evenings

Have auditing experience

Have hospitality experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Food safety certifications preferred, such as HACCP, ISO22000, BRC or NEHA (RS, REHS or CP-FS) credentials

Retail food safety experience and reviews of brand standards

Teaching or coaching experience in a food related field

Strong relationship management and advanced consulting skills

Strong planning and organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Able to work effectively without supervision, demonstrate initiative, common sense and superior decision-making and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks and work efficiently against deadlines

This position will partner with Ecolab on an independent consulting basis. No immigration sponsorship available.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.