Quality Assurance Auditor

UGO FOODS GROUP LTD; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP programme

Learning & Development

Wellness app

Counselling services

Job summary

UGO FOODS GROUP LTD in Borehamwood invites applications for Quality Assurance Auditors to help our team maintain the highest standards in our fresh pasta production lines, capable of supporting up to 150,000 meals per week.

The role focuses on auditing, GMP, traceability, and continuous improvement, with three rotating shifts. We offer development opportunities, employee support programmes, and a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous QA experience in food manufacturing, fresh foods preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office 365.
• Flexible working across rotating three shifts.

Responsibilities

• Audit and file manufacturing documentation daily and report non-conformances.
• Support safety and quality initiatives and improve compliance.
• Perform product traceability and recall exercises.
• Assist with internal audit schedules and GMP auditing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Strong communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Borehamwood, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/08/2026

• City Borehamwood
• Province Hertfordshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code WD6

Job Description

The original, unrivalled fresh pasta company wants you to join our team! Ugo Foods Group are looking for talented, ambitious and determined Quality Assurance professionals to join our growing team!

Quality Assurance Auditors are at the heart of our manufacturing operation, successful candidates will be supporting the company in producing up to 150,000 meals per week by providing first-hand Technical support.

QAAs have a variety of responsibilities which include:

• Supporting the Technical and manufacturing teams in ensuring the company is conforming tocustomer andBRCGSstandards
  
• Auditing and filing all of the manufacturing documentationon a daily basis, highlightingand investigatingnon-conformances and implementing relevant actions and follow-up with the appropriate escalation
  
• Presenting a strong factory presence, troubleshooting and striving for high standards of food safety and quality compliance
  
• Undertaking Safety and Quality training in accordance with Company procedures and Industry standards
  
• Undertaking GMP auditing and reporting
  
• Supporting the fulfilment of the Company Internal Audit schedule
  
• Undertakingproduct traceability and recall exercises
  

This list is not conclusive.

This role is ideal for anyone who has a proactive approach to problem-solving Food Safety issues, and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will be working in an extremely fast-paced environment and must be able to work under pressure from time-to-time.

Our QAAs work across three different shift patterns, Monday to Friday, although there are occasionally exceptions to this which will be notified and discussed in advance. Hours will be discussed in more detail during the interview stage.

Requirements

• Previous food manufacturing QA experience, preferably in a fresh foods environment
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Experience using the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
  
• Flexbility when working required, our QAs work across three shifts which rotate during regular intervals.

Working at Ugo Foods Group

Ugo Foods Group has been a family-owned business for over 90 years. We offer all employees free access to our Employee Assistance Programme from the first day of employment. Our EAP service provides employees with legal support and advice, mental health support and occupational health services. You will also be provided access to a free mobile phone app with a wealth of wellness material as well as free counselling sessions provided by qualified, independent professionals. Use of the EAP programme is completely private and confidential.

Ugo Foods Group has internally developed and promoted over 50% of its internal management team from entry-level positions. Learning and Development is a key part of our culture and we look forward to welcoming new membersto our team who can grow and develop with the company.