Quality Auditor - Night Shift

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in the UK is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety standards. This role involves conducting audits, monitoring quality controls, and improving food safety systems. The ideal candidate will have HACCP qualifications, prior experience in food manufacturing, and strong communication skills. This night shift position offers competitive pay and various employee perks, including discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression and training

Freshly baked products during shifts

Staff discounts of 40-50%

Access to a GP helpline and wellness centre

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, ideally bakery or similar.
• Ability to carry out line checks for weight, temperature and coding.
• Experience in conducting audits related to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Audit production and storage areas for hygiene and food safety standards.
• Monitor and record CCP and CP checks in line with HACCP requirements.
• Report non-conformances and support corrective actions.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, BRCGS, retailer standards)

Clear and constructive communication skills

Strong organisation, record‑keeping, and time management

Understanding of hygiene, allergen management, and good manufacturing practices

Proactive, collaborative approach

Education

HACCP Level 2 or 3

Level 2 Food Safety

Previous experience in food manufacturing

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. We make award‑winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL's, we are the proud suppliers behind London's Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed... to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we're always innovating, our baking is based on time‑honoured techniques and our decades‑old starters. Nothing pleases us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

What a Typical Day Could Look Like:

• Audit production, packaging, and storage areas to check hygiene, allergen controls, and food safety standards
• Carry out line checks for weight, temperature, coding, labelling, and packaging integrity
• Monitor and record CCP and CP checks in line with HACCP requirements
• Report non‑conformances and support corrective and preventive actions
• Contribute to internal audits covering allergens, traceability, cleaning validation, pest control, and more
• Keep accurate audit records and track trends to support root cause analysis and improvements
• Take part in customer, third‑party, and regulatory audits, providing evidence and support

We're looking for people who want to make a difference in food safety and quality. You'll bring:

• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, BRCGS, retailer standards)
• HACCP Level 2 or 3 and Level 2 Food Safety (training available if you're close)
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, ideally bakery or similar
• Understanding of hygiene, allergen management, and good manufacturing practices
• Clear and constructive communication skills
• Strong organisation, record‑keeping, and time management
• A proactive, collaborative approach while being able to work independently

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay – earn a fair wage for the important work you do
• Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential
• Tasty perks – enjoy freshly baked products during your shift, and take some home to share
• Staff discounts – 40‑50% off at The Bread Factory and GAIL's Bakery
• Your wellbeing matters – access to our 24/7 GP helpline, free eye tests, and a dedicated wellness centre

Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU

Shift and Hours:

Night shift role working from 6pm to 6am on a rota of four nights on followed by four nights off.

Our Care Values

We care about 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. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high‑quality food.