Quality Auditor

inploi; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in the UK is seeking a Quality Auditor to oversee compliance with food safety and quality management systems. The ideal candidate will conduct routine audits, perform line checks, and support continuous improvement efforts. This role requires strong attention to detail and previous experience in food manufacturing. The company offers competitive benefits, including discounts and holiday allowances.

Benefits

50% discount at GAIL’s

40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets

25 days holiday

Discounts from retailers and restaurants

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in food manufacturing, ideally in a bakery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine audits of production and packaging areas.
• Perform line checks on product weight, temperature, and packaging integrity.
• Assist in customer and regulatory audits.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Calm under pressure

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

HACCP Level 2 or 3

Level 2 or higher Food Safety qualification

Job description

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Quality Auditor to join our team.

We Care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care about Each Other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care about Community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

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

• Carry out routine audits of production, packaging, and storage areas to verify compliance with GMP, hygiene, allergen controls, and food safety policies.
• Perform line checks, including product weight, temperature, coding, labelling, and packaging integrity.
• Monitor and record CCP and CP verification checks in line with HACCP plans.
• Report any non-conformances promptly and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal audit programmes (e.g., traceability, allergen, glass & plastics, cleaning validation, pest control).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date audit records, ensuring traceability of all activities.
• Monitor and escalate trends in audit findings, assisting with root cause analysis and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in customer, third-party, and regulatory audits, providing support and evidence as needed.
• Provide coaching to production staff on quality and food safety standards.
• Escalate serious breaches of policy or food safety risk to the Quality Manager immediately.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, BRCGS, retailer standards).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills – able to deliver feedback clearly and constructively.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Organised, with good record-keeping and time management.
• Able to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, ideally in a bakery or similar.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, and good manufacturing practices.
• HACCP Level 2 or 3 (or willing to train).
• Level 2 or higher Food Safety qualification.
• Internal auditor training (desirable but not essential).

What’s in it for you:

• 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

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