Quality Auditor - Food

Supersede Recruitment Partners Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Multi-skilled development

Job summary

Supersede Recruitment Partners Ltd. is recruiting a Quality Auditor for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Shropshire. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £34 700, working a 4 on 3 off shift from Wednesday to Saturday.

You will ensure products meet customer specs, food safety standards, and internal QA requirements, collaborating with production and ensuring documentation and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality,QA, or production role within food manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and understanding of food safety standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out online quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Conduct intake inspections of incoming goods and complete documentation.
• Perform label checks to ensure accuracy before application.
• Collect and manage shelf-life samples per procedures.
• Ensure QA equipment is calibrated and cleaned per schedules.
• Accurately complete quality documentation and reports.
• Identify and report quality issues to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with production to resolve quality concerns efficiently.
• Adhere to QA procedures, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Support broader QC functions including inloading and shelf-life assessment.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Auditor - Food Manufacturing

Location: Shropshire

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £34 700

Shift is 4 on 3 off - Wednesday to Saturday

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Auditor to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality to play a key role in maintaining high standards across production.

The Role

As a Quality Auditor, you will work closely with production teams to ensure that all products consistently meet customer specifications, food safety standards, and internal quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out online quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications at all times


• Conduct intake inspections of incoming goods and complete all relevant documentation


• Perform label checks to ensure accuracy and compliance before application


• Collect and manage shelf-life samples in line with procedures


• Ensure all QA equipment is calibrated and cleaned according to schedules


• Accurately complete all quality documentation and reports


• Identify and report any quality issues in a timely manner to the relevant teams


• Work collaboratively with production to resolve quality concerns efficiently


• Adhere to all QA procedures, HACCP, and food safety standards at all times


• Support across broader QC functions including inloading, outloading, and shelf-life assessment


• Maintain a strong health & safety culture within the workplace

About You

• Previous experience in a quality, QA, or production role within food manufacturing


• Strong understanding of HACCP and BRC standards


• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and escalation when required


• A proactive team player who can also work independently


• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office; stock systems experience advantageous)


• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)


• Positive, flexible, and committed approach to work

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package


• Opportunity to develop within a growing and supportive business


• Exposure to a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment


• Ongoing training and multi-skilled development