Job Description

Role Overview

Quality Assurance Auditor / Food Manufacture

Salary up to 35,000

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to join a

high-performing, people-focused food manufacturing business

with a strong reputation for quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The business is experiencing

ongoing growth

, offering a stable environment with genuine opportunities for learning, development, and progression. You'll be part of a

supportive and collaborative QA team

where standards matter and contributions are valued.

Role Purpose

The Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for ensuring that all operations consistently meet

food safety, quality, and regulatory standards

. The role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with

BRCGS Food Safety Standards and HACCP principles

, supporting day-to-day site activities through inspections, audits, testing, and documentation. Working closely with Production and Warehouse teams, the role helps uphold high standards of hygiene, traceability, and overall product integrity.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Maintain daily compliance with

BRCGS Food Safety Standards

. Work collaboratively with Production and other departments to ensure quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Carry out

goods-in inspections

, raw material checks, and finished product / goods-out verification. Ensure full adherence to

HACCP principles

and all food safety procedures. Conduct

internal audits

in line with the site audit schedule and report findings clearly. Perform sampling, testing, and monitoring of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Audit and verify

Critical Control Points (CCPs)

to ensure ongoing compliance. Monitor finished product quality against agreed quality specifications. Support hygiene standards, housekeeping, allergen controls, and traceability systems across the site. Maintain accurate QA documentation, records, and trackers. Provide support during

third-party audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections

.
Behavioural Competencies

Strong understanding of

BRCGS Food Safety Standards

and

HACCP principles

. Excellent attention to detail with strong observational and reporting skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team. Confident communicator, able to liaise across departments and with external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with a structured approach to record-keeping and documentation. Effective problem-solver with the ability to investigate and close out non-conformances. Proactive, flexible, and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience & Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3

Food Safety qualification

(or equivalent).

HACCP training or certification

desirable.

Internal Auditor training or experience

preferred. Previous experience within a

food manufacturing or FMCG environment

is essential. Competent using

Microsoft Office

and QA systems. Knowledge of allergen management, traceability, and CCP monitoring is advantageous.
Development & Progression Opportunities

Clear progression pathway toward

QA Manager or Technical Manager

roles. Ongoing training in

BRCGS, HACCP, and Food Safety Management Systems

. Development of internal auditing skills. Exposure to customer audits and regulatory inspections. Continuous learning across allergen management, traceability, and CCP verification. Support for external training (e.g. Food Safety, TACCP / VACCP).
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person