QA Auditor

Greencore; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched

Life insurance

Share save scheme

Wellbeing centre

Employee discount

Parental leave

Job summary

Greencore Holbeach site is seeking a hands-on Quality Auditor to audit, monitor, and continually improve quality systems across site operations. You will work closely with production teams to provide practical technical support while upholding food safety standards in line with GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements.

This permanent role operates 6am–6pm, with benefits including a matched pension, life insurance, company share save and employee discounts, reflecting Greencore’s commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in applying quality systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP principles.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and teamwork on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP and raise non-conformances.
• Identify root causes to reduce repeat non-conformances.
• Conduct traceability audits and present findings clearly.
• Complete sampling activities to schedule (microbiology, nutritional, swabs, organoleptic).
• Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalate out-of-spec results.
• Calibrate factory measurement equipment and manage out-of-tolerance actions.
• Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-spec results.
• Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing and shelf-life.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams.
• Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits and proactive improvements.
• Work safely and promote health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Quality auditing

GMP

HACCP

Traceability

Root cause analysis

Job description

Job Description

Quality Auditor

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions , Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Holbeach

Ways of Working: 3s & 2s (Blue)

Hours of work: 6am - 6pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.

Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Holbeach St Marks, Lincolnshire, specialises in producing chilled pizzas and employs around 880 people, operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you’ll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager.

Role Accountabilities

• Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure
• Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances
• Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly
• Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing
• Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements
• Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions
• Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis
• Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels
• Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits
• Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions
• Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards

What We’re Looking For

• A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards
• Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance
• Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions
• Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels
• A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
• A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.