Quality Auditor

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

40% off at The Bread Factory & TheGAIL

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Bread Factory, the UK's leading artisan bakery, seeks a trained QA Trainer to design and implement food safety and quality training across the site.

With 2+ years in a technical food manufacturing role and HACCP/Allergen credentials, you will lead investigations, audits, root-cause analyses, and ensure robust records, calibration, and testing procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical role within food manufacturing.
• Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications.
• Auditor qualification (certified to conduct internal audits).
• Recognised allergen qualification.
• Train the Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering food safety and quality training programs.
• Leading issue resolution on food safety or quality concerns.
• Managing non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting GMP and glass/hard plastic audits, reporting findings, and ensuring follow-up.
• Reviewing and verifying manufacturing records for accuracy and compliance.
• Leading root cause analyses on recurring issues.
• Monitoring and arranging sample collection and lab testing processes.
• Performing sensory evaluations to ensure product consistency.
• Ensuring equipment calibration and maintenance are up to standard.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Literacy & numeracy

Excel

Education

Level 3 HACCP

Food Safety qualifications

Auditor qualification

Recognised allergen qualification

Train the Trainer certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Designing and delivering food safety and quality training programs.
• Leading issue resolution on food safety or quality concerns.
• Managing non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting GMP and glass/hard plastic audits, reporting findings, and ensuring follow-up.
• Reviewing and verifying manufacturing records for accuracy and compliance.
• Leading root cause analyses on recurring issues.
• Monitoring and arranging sample collection and lab testing processes.
• Performing sensory evaluations to ensure product consistency.
• Ensuring equipment calibration and maintenance are up to standard.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a technical role within food manufacturing.
• Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications.
• Auditor qualification (certified to conduct internal audits).
• Recognised allergen qualification.
• Train the Trainer certification.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of customer codes of practice, including allergen control, labelling, and foreign body prevention.

About the Company

The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. Founded by Gail Meija in 1993, The Bread Factory, originally known as Gail Force, began by supplying some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. More than three decades later, we continue to work closely with the best chefs, alongside grocers, foodservice partners and our own neighbourhood bakery, GAIL's.

The Bread Factory is synonymous with quality. We have been awarded more than 100 Great Taste Awards and have held a Royal Warrant since 2016, when it was first granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2024, the warrant was renewed by His Majesty The King. We source our ingredients thoughtfully, partnering with farmers and millers who align with our values. The result: delicious, carefully made baked goods that support a more sustainable and nutritious food system; bringing great bread to more tables every day.

Benefits

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• 25 days holiday
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme