QA Auditor

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to ensure compliance with safety and quality benchmarks. The successful candidate will conduct audits, support investigations, and provide coaching to production teams. This role offers a supportive environment and potential for professional development within a reputable business.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA or technical roles within food manufacturing.
• Awareness of allergen control and microbiology fundamentals.
• Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP reviews and internal audits.
• Support root cause investigations for quality issues.
• Record corrective actions and ensure completion.
• Maintain thorough records for audits.

Skills

Experience in the food manufacturing sector

Understanding of HACCP

Strong communication skills

Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Job description

We're supporting a respected food manufacturer in the search for a Quality Assurance Auditor to strengthen their technical team. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high food safety and quality standards, has a sharp attention to detail, and feels confident engaging with production teams on the factory floor.

The Role

In this QA Auditor position, you will be responsible for ensuring products are produced to the required legal, safety, and quality benchmarks. You'll complete routine checks and audits across production, storage, and hygiene areas, ensuring procedures and documentation comply with internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP reviews, CCP verification, internal audits, traceability activities, and routine factory checks.
• Support root cause investigations relating to non-conformances, quality issues, customer complaints, and food safety concerns.
• Record and communicate corrective actions and ensure they are completed and closed out effectively.
• Carry out calibration checks and product assessments to help maintain consistent quality.
• Keep thorough and accurate records, ensuring the site remains prepared for external and internal audits.
• Provide coaching and support to production colleagues on quality and food safety standards.
• Play an active role in technical improvement projects and process validation activities.

About You

• Experience in the food manufacturing sector, ideally within a QA or technical-based role.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and internal auditing processes.
• Awareness of allergen control, microbiology fundamentals, and non-conformance management.
• Strong communicator with a positive approach and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
• Holding Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications is beneficial, or a willingness to work towards these.

Why Join

This is an exciting chance to continue developing your career within a well-established food business that is committed to high standards, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. You'll be part of a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.