QA Technical Auditor

HelloFresh; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Mental health first aiders and EAP

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a QA Technical Auditor in Derby to uphold food safety and compliance across large warehouse facilities. You will audit sites, monitor processes, and escalate issues while supporting the FSQA team to maintain high product standards and meet KPIs.

You will perform routine checks, maintain records, and ensure adherence to SOPs, BRCGS, and health and safety standards, reporting to the Compliance Lead. DBS checks may be part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• HACCP Level 2 is required.
• Food Safety Level 2 is required.
• Experience in a technical role within the food industry.
• Proficient with Google-Suite.
• Familiar with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and inspections of facilities and processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and internal QA protocols.
• Perform whole-site audits including GMP, quality compliance, ice process and yard audits.
• Raise and escalate food safety and quality issues with clear communication.
• Carry out routine checks such as temperature monitoring and scale verification.
• Support the wider FSQA team on food safety and quality issues.
• Maintain up-to-date records and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and cooperate with HelloFresh on related matters.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and comply with SOPs and instructions.

Skills

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Food industry experience

Google Suite

Food production knowledge

Food safety standards

Communication skills

MHE experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

About The Team

The QA Technical Auditor is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the food safety and compliance standards of the site through audits and checks throughout our large warehouse facilities.

Derby, UK

Rate of Pay

£13.98/hour

About The Team

The QA Technical Auditor is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the food safety and compliance standards of the site through audits and checks throughout our large warehouse facilities.

You will be working to ensure best practices are followed at all times. Guided by our Compliance Lead, you’ll be directed to maintain the highest product standards whilst delivering on business KPIs working within the FSQA team.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for conducting audits and inspections of our facilities and processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and our internal quality assurance protocols.

• Completion of whole-site site audits, including but not limited to GMP, quality compliance, ice process and yard audits
• Raise and escalates food safety and quality issues and ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Carry out routine processes such as, but not limited to, temperature monitoring, scale verification checks.
• Provide support to the wider site FSQA team with food safety and quality issues.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records (including computerised/digital) on production, food safety data and analyse this data to identify trends, problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring that Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met and sustainably maintained. You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring your own health, safety and welfare in the activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.
• Undertaking basic problem solving activities and escalating to the Compliance Lead where necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Instructions.
• Undertaking audits and following through on actions regarding compliance to Food Safety; and any other specified standards eg: BRCGS
• Leading or being involved in ad hoc projects as and when required
• Any other responsibilities/duties which would be reasonably expected as part of this role

Who You Are

• HACCP level 2
• Foods Safety level 2
• Some experience in a technical role within the food industry.
• Proficiency in using Google-Suite Software.
• Good knowledge of food production processes.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure that HelloFresh DNA is at the centre of our work.
• Quick and effective problem solver
• Work well under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well with your hands
• MHE experience (PPT, Reachtruck, Counterbalance) required but not essential as full training will be provided but is an integral part of the role.

What You Will Get In Return

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Location

The Windmill, 1 Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7HW

Work Schedule

Fixed Shift Pattern - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 07:00 - 19:00

As part of our recruitment process, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all successful candidates

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager