Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor - Aberdeen

Ecolab; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in food safety is seeking a Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor in the Aberdeen area. This role involves conducting evaluations and training for clients in the food service industry, ensuring adherence to food safety standards. The candidate must have a L4 Food safety qualification, auditing experience, and possess a driving license. Flexible hours and the ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience is required.
• Hospitality experience is preferred.
• Driving license and own transport is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and health evaluations at client locations.
• Consult and train clients on food safety practices.
• Perform budgeted audits to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide accurate reporting and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Food safety certifications preferred, such as HACCP

Retail food safety experience

Teaching or coaching experience in a food related field

Strong relationship management

Planning and organizational skills

Common sense and problem-solving skills

Education

L4 Food safety qualification

Job description

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