Quality Auditor

We Are Zenith; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith are seeking a Quality Auditor to join their Technical Team on a 6 month Fixed Term contract basis. You will support compliance, auditing activities, and quality assurance in a busy production environment, reporting to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, investigations into quality incidents, inspections, record-keeping, and driving continuous improvement across departments to uphold standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• HACCP, Food Safety or equivalent quality-related qualifications.
• Internal auditing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of quality management systems and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled internal audits and compliance checks across the operation.
• Support investigations relating to quality incidents, non-conformances and customer concerns.
• Complete routine product and process inspections, verification activities and quality assessments.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation and audit trails.
• Review production documentation to ensure compliance and traceability requirements.

Skills

Internal auditing

Quality management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HACCP or Food Safety qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Are Zenith are supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation in their search for a Quality Auditor to join their Technical Team on a 6 month Fixed Term contract basis initially. There is a possibility this term could be extended.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional to play a key role in maintaining high standards across a busy production environment. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will support compliance, auditing activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality assurance processes

As Quality Auditor, you will help ensure products and processes consistently meet internal standards, customer expectations, and industry regulations.

Responsibilities include:-

• Conducting scheduled internal audits and compliance checks across the manufacturing operation.
• Supporting investigations relating to quality incidents, non-conformances and customer concerns.
• Completing routine product and process inspections, verification activities and quality assessments.
• Maintaining accurate quality records, documentation and audit trails.
• Reviewing production documentation to ensure compliance and traceability requirements are met.
• Carrying out incoming goods inspections and approval checks where required.
• Supporting new product introductions, trials and process validation activities.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working with operational teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Providing guidance and coaching to colleagues on quality and compliance best practices.
• Communicating quality performance and improvement opportunities across the business.

The person we are looking for:-

• HACCP, Food Safety or equivalent quality-related qualifications.
• Internal auditing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a quality-focused role.
• A strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturer in a varied role with exposure across multiple departments. Our client offers a supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and you will have a chance to make a genuine impact on quality standards and business performance. There will also be ongoing development and learning opportunities available.

If you're passionate about quality, compliance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.