Lead Auditor

SHV Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cable industry is seeking a Lead Auditor for a field-based position involving audits for various management systems. This role offers significant travel opportunities, responsibilities in compliance and quality assurance, and generous employee benefits including enhanced family leave and milestone rewards.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Enhanced family leave benefits

Salary reviews and company bonus scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Welcome pack with company-branded items

Qualifications

• CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 9001 required.
• Experience in cable manufacturing and standards is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel (up to 80%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct management systems and product audits nationally and internationally.
• Review audit reports and address non-conformities.
• Support Certification Team with audit preparation and certificate decision-making.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 9001

CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 14001

CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 45001

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

BASEC, part of Kiwa UK, is seeking a Lead Auditor to join our expert team. In this role, you will conduct audits across various management systems, BASEC PCR, and Construction Products Regulation (Cables). You will collaborate with cable manufacturers, distributors, stockists, and traders to ensure compliance and quality in the cable industry. This field-based position involves frequent national and international travel, offering variety, challenges, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct management systems and product audits nationally and internationally, ensuring compliance with BASEC approval schemes and CPR (Cables).
• Select cable samples at client sites and witness testing, including MV, HV, and fire testing.
• Address client inquiries and provide technical feedback to the Certification Office.
• Review audit reports, address non-conformities, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support the Certification Team with audit preparation, certificate decision-making (when authorized), and complaint resolution.
• Use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) to complete and manage audit documents.
• Assist the Group Technical and Certification Manager and other team members as required.

Requirements:

• Successfully completed a CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 9001.
• Proven ability to meet targets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 80%).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Completed a CQI/IRCA recognized lead auditor course for ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 (desirable).
• Experience in cable manufacturing and standards.
• Experience with CRMs like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable).
• Knowledge of CPR and UKCA legislation and technical requirements.

Qualifications & Benefits:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional leave and increases with service.
• 37.5 hours per week, field-based role with travel.
• Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave.
• Milestone rewards, including sabbaticals, charity donations, and vouchers.
• Salary reviews, company bonus scheme, and enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance (4x salary), Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP service, Cycle to Work scheme, and eye care vouchers.
• Welcome pack with company-branded items.

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