Internal Food Hygiene Auditor

DHL Supply Chain; Hatfield; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Pension 8% employer contrib.

Employee 4% contribution

GP consultations 24/7

Retail discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Internal Food Hygiene Auditor to support onboard catering operations across multiple locations in the UK. You will conduct risk-based audits, ensure compliance with food safety legislation, and review KPIs while driving continuous improvement and a strong food safety culture across the network.

The role requires a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and HACCP Level 3, with the ability to work independently across geographically dispersed sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Safety Auditing, Quality Assurance, or Compliance roles (essential).
• Level 3 Food Safety Qualification (or equivalent).
• HACCP Certification (minimum Level 3).
• Strong auditing background with a proven ability to assess compliance and identify improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed network.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based food safety and hygiene audits across multiple sites.
• Provide assurance that operations comply with UK Food Legislation, industry standards, contractual requirements, and best practice.
• Review site performance against food safety and hygiene KPIs.
• Identify risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assess and review operational processes to ensure they remain effective and compliant.
• Support supplier and site oversight activities.
• Produce audit reports and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Work with site teams to drive food safety culture and operational excellence.
• Support regulatory compliance, customer safety, and brand protection across the network.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

HACCP Certification Level 3

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: Supporting sites across Euston, Manchester, Holyhead, Preston, Liverpool, Crewe & Oakley

Do you have an eye for detail, a passion for food safety, and the confidence to challenge processes to make them even better? If you enjoy getting out on site, uncovering opportunities for improvement, and ensuring the highest standards are maintained across a complex operation, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

At DHL Supply Chain, we're looking for an Internal Food Hygiene Auditor to support our onboard catering operation for one of our key customers. This role offers the chance to work across multiple locations, playing a critical role in protecting customers, maintaining brand reputation, and ensuring food safety excellence throughout the supply chain.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting risk-based food safety and hygiene audits across multiple operational sites.
• Providing assurance that operations comply with UK Food Legislation, industry standards, contractual requirements, and best practice.
• Reviewing site performance against food safety and hygiene KPIs.
• Identifying risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assessing and reviewing operational processes to ensure they remain effective and compliant.
• Supporting supplier and site oversight activities.
• Producing audit reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Working with site teams to drive food safety culture and operational excellence.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, customer safety, and brand protection across the network.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Experience in Food Safety Auditing, Quality Assurance, or Compliance roles (essential)
• Level 3 Food Safety Qualification (or equivalent)
• HACCP Certification (minimum Level 3)
• Strong auditing background with a proven ability to assess compliance and identify improvements
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed network

WHY JOIN US?

• 33 days annual leave plus the opportunity to buy 5 more.
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14th September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.