QC Auditor (Quality Control Auditor) - Greenford

Belazu Ingredient Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Long service awards

Free parking on site

Up to 40% discount on Company products

Employee benefits portal with a range

Job summary

Belazu Ingredient Company is seeking a QC Auditor in Greenford, London to protect product quality, safety and authenticity across operations. You will test, inspect and audit materials, records and processes, ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP and BRCGS standards while collaborating with multiple teams to resolve issues.

The role requires a degree-level qualification in a food-related field and ideally 1+ year QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• You have a food, science or related degree-level qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• You've ideally got at least a year's experience in a similar QA, QC or food manufacturing role - though relevant graduates are also welcome.
• You understand food safety, HACCP, BRCGS, GMP and routine QC controls.
• You've got a sharp eye for detail and a right-first-time mindset.
• You're a confident problem solver who uses logic and evidence to get to root cause.
• You can manage multiple audits, checks, samples and deadlines in a busy department.
• You communicate clearly and confidently across Production, Hygiene, Engineering, NPD and Technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine QC testing and product checks, including organoleptic, pH, water activity, salt, micro, chemical and physical checks.
• Inspect raw materials, traded goods, packaging and labels on receipt against approved specifications.
• Carry out back-door checks and risk-based sampling based on raw material, supplier and approval risk.
• Inform suppliers of quality issues, challenge repeat non-conformances and work with them to ensure root cause and corrective action.
• Assess concessions where materials remain safe, legal and fit for purpose, seeking supplier agreement where possible.
• Investigate out-of-spec results, waste or inefficiencies and escalated product or cost risks promptly.
• Complete calibration, equipment verification, environmental swabbing and external laboratory testing to schedule.
• Record, report and trend test data, escalating issues where required.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks, including GMP, hygiene, fabrication, glass and brittle plastic, HACCP, traceability and shift-based procedural checks.
• Support BRCGS, customer and external audit readiness through accurate records, evidence gathering and close-out support.
• Work with Production, Hygiene, Engineering, NPD and Technical teams to maintain standards and resolve issues quickly.
• Provide support to the QA team whenever required.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Degree-level qualification

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in food science

Job description

Overview - QC Auditor - Greenford, London

Join our Technical team as a QC Auditor, protecting product quality, legality, authenticity and food safety across Belazu's operations. You'll be a custodian of quality for our site processes, records, incoming materials and supplier controls - from routine testing and product release to inspections, audits and investigations.

About Belazu

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People, and recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team driven by a shared passion for quality and innovation. With over 30 years of leadership in supplying premium Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ingredients, Belazu continues to grow and expand its impact in the UK's food industry.

What the day job looks like:

As a QC Auditor, you will:

• Carry out routine QC testing and product checks, including organoleptic, pH, water activity, salt, micro, chemical and physical checks.
• Inspect raw materials, traded goods, packaging and labels on receipt against approved specifications.
• Carry out back-door checks and risk-based sampling based on raw material, supplier and approval risk.
• Inform suppliers of quality issues, challenge repeat non-conformances and work with them to ensure root cause and corrective action.
• Assess concessions where materials remain safe, legal and fit for purpose, seeking supplier agreement where possible.
• Investigate out-of-spec results, waste or inefficiencies and escalated product or cost risks promptly.
• Complete calibration, equipment verification, environmental swabbing and external laboratory testing to schedule.
• Record, report and trend test data, escalating issues where required.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks, including GMP, hygiene, fabrication, glass and brittle plastic, HACCP, traceability and shift-based procedural checks.
• Support BRCGS, customer and external audit readiness through accurate records, evidence gathering and close-out support.
• Work with Production, Hygiene, Engineering, NPD, Technical Services and Supply Base to maintain standards and resolve issues quickly.
• Provide support to the QA team whenever required.

This role will suit you if:

• You have a food, science or related degree-level qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• You've ideally got at least a year's experience in a similar QA, QC or food manufacturing role - though relevant graduates are also welcome.
• You understand food safety, HACCP, BRCGS, GMP and routine QC controls.
• You've got a sharp eye for detail and a right-first-time mindset.
• You're a confident problem solver who uses logic and evidence to get to root cause.
• You can manage multiple audits, checks, samples and deadlines in a busy department.
• You communicate clearly and confidently across Production, Hygiene, Engineering, NPD and Technical teams.

This role may not be for you if:

• You're not comfortable escalating issues or challenging suppliers on quality concerns.
• You prefer a narrow, single-focus role rather than juggling testing, audits and investigations.
• You struggle with time management, reliability, deadlines, or working effectively as part of a team.
• You find it hard to stay organised under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Free parking on site
• Up to 40% discount on Company products
• Employee benefits portal with a range of discretionary discounts

Terms

• 40 hrs/week, 7am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times
• 3-month probationary period
• Annual salary review - our 'movers and shakers' are always rewarded
• 10% KPI-related bonus based on challenging but achievable objectives
• Reports to: Supply Base Manager