Quality Auditor - PM Shift

Noble Foods Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hot drinks

Discounted eggs and chicken

Yearly bonus after 6 months service

Job summary

Noble Foods is seeking a detail-focused Quality Auditor to join our Added Value team in Leicester. You will conduct audits against QMS, GMP, HACCP and food safety standards, identify non-conformances, and support corrective actions to ensure audit readiness across production.

You will work closely with operations and technical teams, assist with NPD trials, product launches and customer investigations, and champion continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in food safety, HACCP, or auditing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audits against QMS, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting corrective actions and follow-ups
• Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date
• Conduct sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, water, and swabbing)
• Liaise with external laboratories and manage sample submissions and results
• Support NPD trials, pre-productions, and product launches
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams
• Assist with customer complaint investigations
• Prepare and facilitate taste panels, reporting results clearly
• Perform validation and verification checks on CCPs and food safety controls
• Calibrate measurement equipment in line with schedules
• Maintain site standards to ensure continuous audit readiness
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Food safety / HACCP knowledge

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused Quality Auditor to join our Added Value team in Leicester. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and compliance.

You’ll work closely with operations and technical teams to maintain an audit-ready environment, support continuous improvement, and uphold customer and regulatory standards.

Shift Pattern Options:
QA - Monday-Friday 06:00-14:30
QA - Sunday-Thursday 13:30-22:00
QA - Monday-Friday 14:30-23:00

Salary: £29,707.26

Location: Ratby Lane - Leicester

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out audits against QMS, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards

• Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting corrective actions and follow-ups

• Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date

• Conduct sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, water, and swabbing)

• Liaise with external laboratories and manage sample submissions and results

• Support NPD trials, pre-productions, and product launches

• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams

• Assist with customer complaint investigations

• Prepare and facilitate taste panels, reporting results clearly

• Perform validation and verification checks on CCPs and food safety controls

• Calibrate measurement equipment in line with schedules

• Maintain site standards to ensure continuous audit readiness

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures at all times

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment (“clean-as-you-go”)

• Ensure walkways, fire exits, and safety equipment remain unobstructed

• Report accidents, near-misses, and equipment issues immediately

• Use equipment safely and wear appropriate PPE as required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

• Knowledge or experience in food safety, HACCP, or auditing (preferred)

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

Training & Development

You’ll be supported with training relevant to the role, which may include:

• Health & Safety

• HACCP & Food Hygiene

• Internal Auditing

• Manual Handling

• Safe Systems of Work

• Equipment operation (e.g., pallet trucks)

Physical Requirements

This role involves:

• Manual handling

• Bending and working in confined spaces

• Being on your feet for extended periods

A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic food production environment.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

What can we offer you?

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate

• Free hot drinks on shift

• Service Awards

• Enhanced paternity and maternity

• Free life insurance

• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero

• Discounted eggs and chicken

• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday

• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Free Eye Test every two years

• Discounted mobile phone contracts

• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus

• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders

• Wellness programme

• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.