The Role
Lead and deliver food safety audits, support accreditation, and contribute to quality improvements. Involve training and client support.
Summary Generated by Built In
We're Hiring: Auditor (Food Safety & Certification)
Location: UK & Mainland Europe (with travel)
Full-time | Onsite/Field-Based
About the Role:
We're looking for a highly motivated Auditor to join our certification team. You’ll lead and deliver audits for various food safety standards, support accreditation processes, and contribute to internal quality improvements. This role also involves occasional training delivery, client support, and technical input for our sales and operations teams.
Ideally, we're looking for someone located within these regions: East Midlands, West Midlands, London, South East, South West (Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Dorset).
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
- 5+ years in food industry roles, incl. Technical / Quality Roles
- HACCP and Lead Auditor certifications
- Completed at least 10 audits (15+ audit days), including 5 BRCGS Food audits
- Strong communicator, organised, ethical, and self-driven
- Experience across a wide range of product categories
Nice to Have:
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader in food safety certification. Work in a dynamic, supportive environment that values quality, technical excellence, and professional growth.
Interested? Apply now or message us directly for more info.
Location: UK & Mainland Europe (with travel)
Full-time | Onsite/Field-Based
About the Role:
We're looking for a highly motivated Auditor to join our certification team. You’ll lead and deliver audits for various food safety standards, support accreditation processes, and contribute to internal quality improvements. This role also involves occasional training delivery, client support, and technical input for our sales and operations teams.
Ideally, we're looking for someone located within these regions: East Midlands, West Midlands, London, South East, South West (Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Dorset).
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver audits for accredited/non-accredited food safety standards (e.g. BRCGS, FSSC 22000).
- Produce audit reports and manage the close out of corrective actions ensuring that Certification Programme Owner KPIs are met.
- Support internal auditing and drive improvements through our QMS.
- Provide training to stakeholders, internal and external (where needed).
- Collaborate with sales/marketing to ensure technical accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in standard-setting committees and handle certification-related complaints.
- Regular UK and European travel required; occasional weekend work may occur.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
- 5+ years in food industry roles, incl. Technical / Quality Roles
- HACCP and Lead Auditor certifications
- Completed at least 10 audits (15+ audit days), including 5 BRCGS Food audits
- Strong communicator, organised, ethical, and self-driven
- Experience across a wide range of product categories
Nice to Have:
- Experience with other schemes: IFS, McDonald’s SQMS, Non-GMO, BRCGS Agents & Brokers, etc.
- Project management or training experience.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader in food safety certification. Work in a dynamic, supportive environment that values quality, technical excellence, and professional growth.
Interested? Apply now or message us directly for more info.
Top Skills
Brcgs
Fssc 22000
Haccp
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The Company
What We Do
FoodChain ID has been providing integrated food safety, quality and sustainability services to the global agrifoods industry since 1996.
Serving more than 30,000 clients in over 100 countries, FoodChain ID provides expertise and technology-driven services that support the production of safe, ethical, and sustainable food throughout the world
