Technical Compliance Auditor

Natures Way Foods; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Chichester is seeking a Technical Compliance Auditor to conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven auditing experience and a background in the food industry. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary of up to £47,000 are offered. Join us in maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Employer matched pension up to 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits including gym discounts

Access to online GP & life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting both internal and external audits in food industry.
• Strong background in food manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier approval process ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage supplier audit schedule and address operational issues.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and report findings.

Skills

Internal and external audits

Food safety regulations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multilingual capability

Education

Certified Lead Auditor qualification ISO 22000, BRCGS, or equivalent

HACCP certification at Intermediate (Level 3)

Advanced Food Hygiene/Food Safety certification

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01.08.2025

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Overview

Technical Compliance Auditor | Up to £47,000 base salary | Chichester

The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct both internal and external supplier audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and customer-specific requirements. This includes evaluating systems, processes, and documentation to verify that all practices align with the company’s quality and safety policies. The role plays a key part in maintaining due diligence, supporting supplier performance, and upholding customer trust through rigorous compliance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you get from us

Salary of £30,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience)

Employer matched pensionup to 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more

Access to online GP & life assurance

Key responsibilities

Lead the supplier approval process for both new and existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

Manage the supplier audit schedule, ensuring timely completion in line with risk-based frequencies and promptly addressing any operational issues

Plan and conduct internal NWF compliance audits, reporting findings to the wider business and driving best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain the highest standards of food safety and due diligence across all supply base categories, safeguarding product integrity and brand reputation.

Communicate supplier compliance updates and maintain up-to-date approval lists, sharing relevant information with customers as required

Adhere to safe working practices and site procedures, proactively reporting near misses, accidents, or incidents to support a culture of safety

You will have

Proven experience in conducting both internal and external audits, preferably within a food manufacturing or supply chain environment

Strong background in the food industry, ideally with exposure to fresh produce or protein-based products

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital systems; comfortable managing documentation and audit reports electronically

Multilingual capability, with fluency in Spanish highly desirable

Certified Lead Auditor/Assessor qualification ISO 22000, BRCGS, or equivalent)

HACCP certification at Intermediate (Level 3)

Advanced Food Hygiene/Food Safety certification

About us

Nature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.