Quality Auditor
Location: Bedford
Salary: £27,600 + shift premium £3,288.96
Shifts: Rotating Shifts - 4 on, 4 off (6am to 6pm & 6pm to 6am)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our Bedford-based client, a leading food manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Auditor to ensure the highest standards of product safety and quality across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food safety and compliance, looking to advance their career in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct daily factory walks to ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards.
* Verify product manufacturing aligns with critical control points and the QMS.
* Perform internal audits, staff training, and document verification.
* Collaborate with the hygiene team on food-safe cleaning practices.
* Manage swabbing, chemical, microbiological, and nutritional testing.
* Conduct product testing, traceability, and investigate non-conformances.
* Oversee metal detection processes and maintain HACCP/CCP compliance.
* Ensure Certificates of Analysis are sent on time.
* Conduct site audits and report findings to senior management.
* Handle daily tasks like equipment calibration and sample collection.
* Assist with audits and compliance to BRC, ISO, and retailer standards.
* Cover for Quality Controllers and support raw material intake.
* Monitor external warehouses and assist in retail customer audits.
Requirements:
* Experience in food manufacturing.
* Level 2/3 HACCP and internal auditing certification.
* Knowledge of BRC, ISO, and retailer standards (preferred).
* Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills.
* Attention to detail and computer literacy