QA Auditor

Zest; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to ensure that products meet legal, safety, and quality standards. This role involves conducting audits, supporting investigations into quality issues, and providing coaching on food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and a good understanding of quality assurance processes. Opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing sector, ideally within a QA role.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and internal auditing processes.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP reviews, CCP verification, and routine factory checks.
• Support root cause investigations related to quality issues.
• Record and communicate corrective actions effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualifications

Health & Safety qualifications

Tools

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.

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