Lead Auditor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Canterbury; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus (discretion)

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 to plan and conduct audits across client sites in Scotland. The role involves field-based auditing, reporting, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

The candidate should hold a Lead Auditor certification with ISO experience, NEBOSH or Level 6 Diploma, and a valid UK driving license. Travel is required and a company car is provided.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 & 14001 & 45001
• NEBOSH General certificate or Level 6 Diploma
• Hold positions with responsibility of Quality, Health & Safety and/or Environmental management systems
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques
• Have a varied breadth of industry sector experience
• Valid driving license for use in the UK

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct professional management system audits to enable delivery of assessment and certification services
• Conduct audits (desk-based or on client’s site) in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain a high standard of service delivery to ensure effective client relationships
• Provide accurate and timely reporting for planning and managing operations
• Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards

Skills

Lead Auditor

Auditing

Quality management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NEBOSH General certificate or Level 6 Diploma

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing,inspectionand certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability,qualityand integrity. Our99,600 employeesoperatea network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better,saferand more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Job Description

• Job Title:Lead Auditor - 9001, 14001 & 45001
• Job Type:Permanent
• Salary: Highly competitive
• Hours:37.5 hours per week
• Job Location:Field based - Scotland
• Travel:Required as part of role to visit Client sites - Company car provided

As a Lead Auditor for SGS you’ll be responsible forplanning and conducting professional management system audits to enable delivery of assessment and certification services that meet client requirements and appropriate accreditation standards

As part of the role you will conduct audits (desk-based or on client’s site) in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective client relationships.

Other aspects of the role include:

• Provide accurate and timely reporting to assist the planning and management of operations
• Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registrations and relevant industry knowledge

Qualifications

The candidate will be a qualified Lead Auditor with a Certification background or a diverse industry background.

• Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 & 14001 & 45001
• NEBOSH General certificate or Level 6 Diploma
• Have held positions with responsibility of Quality,Health & Safety and/orEnvironmental management systems.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience ofmanagement system standards, compliance and auditing techniques.
• Have a varied breadth of industry sector experience
• Valid driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (immediate access)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.