Group Technical Auditor

Zest; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Group Technical Auditor to ensure compliance with quality standards across its sites. You will lead audits, work closely with suppliers, and manage audit processes while maintaining the highest technical standards. The ideal candidate will have Lead Auditor qualifications, extensive auditing experience within food manufacturing, and strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP. This is a critical role contributing to continuous improvement and compliance across UK manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification is essential.
• Extensive experience in auditing within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple sites.
• Experience with UK retailers' standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external audits across UK manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with group expectations.
• Support customer and external audit processes.
• Manage the internal audit system for efficiency.

Skills

Lead Auditor qualification

Auditing experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of BRC and HACCP

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

We are proudly recruiting on behalf of a well‑known, market‑leading UK food manufacturer, renowned for quality, innovation and exceptional standards across its product range. As the business continues to strengthen its Group Technical Function, we are now seeking a skilled Group Technical Auditor to join its high‑performing team.

The Role

As the Group Technical Auditor, you will play a central role in ensuring that all manufacturing sites maintain consistent, best‑in‑class technical and quality standards. This is a highly visible, influential position working across UK sites and directly with suppliers to uphold compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external audits across all UK manufacturing sites.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment with group expectations.
• Ensure all sites are fully centralised with consistent standards and compliant with UK legislation and retailer requirements.
• Support sites with customer and external visits, ensuring smooth audit processes.
• Manage and develop the internal audit system, driving efficiency and best practice.
• Collaborate with the Group Technical Function, providing technical insight and supporting key projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Lead Auditor qualification – essential.
• Extensive auditing experience within food manufacturing.
• A strong working knowledge of BRC and HACCP.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across multiple sites.
• Experience working directly with UK retailers, understanding their standards and expectations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

To apply, please send an updated copy of your CV to the recruiting team and indicate that you meet the above criteria.