Quality Auditor Technologist

Samworth Brothers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is looking for a Quality Auditor Technologist to help keep products safe, legal and high quality. You will carry out GMP and quality audits, support the operations team with guidance on quality standards, and assist with investigations and trials.

You will work with the QA Manager and Technical Manager to address issues, maintain audit records, and contribute to NPD testing and product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical, QA or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, allergens and food safety standards.
• Confidence in carrying out audits and giving feedback to production teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others.
• Proactive approach — finding issues early and supporting fixes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out GMP, quality and process audits to check the factory meets food safety and customer standards.
• Raise non conformances with clear evidence and follow up to make sure actions are completed.
• Complete product checks, organoleptic assessments, micro testing and shelf‑life work.
• Support investigations such as traceability checks, out‑of‑spec issues and customer complaints.
• Give operational teams technical advice and help them understand quality standards.
• Help with NPD trials and product launches by managing testing and assessing product quality.
• Keep audit records, testing data and quality paperwork accurate and up to date.
• Support the QA Manager, QA Team Leader and Technical Manager when issues arise or decisions are needed.

Skills

QA / food manufacturing experience

HACCP, GMP, allergens knowledge

Auditing and feedback

Strong communication & influencing

Proactive issue identification

Job description

About The Role

As a Quality Auditor Technologist, you help keep products safe, legal and high‑quality. You carry out checks, testing and audits, and you support the operations team by giving clear guidance on quality standards. You also help with investigations, trials and improvements, making sure issues are found early and solved quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out GMP, quality and process audits to check the factory meets food safety and customer standards.
• Raise non conformances with clear evidence and follow up to make sure actions are completed.
• Complete product checks, organoleptic assessments, micro testing and shelf‑life work.
• Support investigations such as traceability checks, out‑of‑spec issues and customer complaints.
• Give operational teams technical advice and help them understand quality standards.
• Help with NPD trials and product launches by managing testing and assessing product quality.
• Keep audit records, testing data and quality paperwork accurate and up to date.
• Support the QA Manager, QA Team Leader and Technical Manager when issues arise or decisions are needed.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• You will have experience in Technical, QA or food manufacturing
• With a good understanding of HACCP, GMP, allergens and food safety standards.
• Bringing confidence in carrying out audits and giving feedback to production teams.
• You will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to influence others.
• You will take a proactive approach — finding issues early and supporting fixes quickly.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.