Quality Auditor

Westlakes Recruit; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is seeking a Quality Engineer-Assurance Auditor to enhance their auditing processes. The role involves developing audit programmes, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, ISO auditing qualifications, and strong communication skills to report findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality, Safety, or Environmental Management System auditing.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 with an understanding of the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 18001.
• Ability to influence and persuade in reporting audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver internal and supplier audits.
• Develop risk-based internal audit programmes.
• Conduct Assurance audits and report effectively on findings.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18001

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Internal or Lead Auditor Training

Job description

Job Description
Main responsibilities of a Quality Engineer-Assurance Auditor
• To develop and deliver an effective approach to internal and supplier audits
• Assist in the development and management of a risk based internal audit programme
• Assisting in the management of external certification/accreditation, e.g. BSI, WIRS/GIRS/NIRS and Achilles
• Report accurately and effectively on Risk and IMS matters
• Assist in the development and management of the internal audit programme, which focusses on the current significant risks within the business
• Conduct internal Assurance audits in line with the internal audit programme
• Develop and implement an effective and concise audit reporting format, which clearly identifies areas of high risk, nonconformity and areas in need of attention
• Liaise with the supply chain function to develop an approach to supplier /subcontractor auditing , which targets high risk goods, works and services

Technical experience, skills and attributes required of a Quality Engineer-Assurance Auditor
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject matter or demonstrable experience in the fields of Quality Management and Auditing
• Trained Internal or Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and/or OHSAS 180001)
• Proven experience in Quality, Safety and /or Environmental Management System auditing
• In depth knowledge of ISO 9001 with an understanding of the requirements of ISO 140001 and ISO 18001
• Experience in the utility sector in a quality / safety / environmental role
• Experience in producing accurate and concise audit reports
• Experience of influencing and persuading people, particularly with respect to the reporting of audit findings.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to manage and deliver audit activity
• Ability to manage changing workload and conflicting priorities
• Training and facilitation skills and experience
• Demonstrate a high level commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative, diplomacy, resourcefulness and resilience, in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Skill Set
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject matter or demonstrable experience in the fields of Quality Management and Auditing Trained Internal or Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and/or OHSAS 180001) Proven experience in Quality, Safety and /or Environmental Management System auditing In depth knowledge of ISO 9001 with an understanding of the requirements of ISO 140001 and ISO 18001