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Job Description- Job Title: Lead Auditor - 9001, 14001 & 45001
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: Highly competitive
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Job Location: Field based - Scotland
- Travel: Required as part of role to visit Client sites - Company car provided
As a Lead Auditor for SGS you’ll be responsible for planning and conducting professional management system audits to enable delivery of assessment and certification services that meet client requirements and appropriate accreditation standards
As part of the role you will conduct audits (desk-based or on client’s site) in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective client relationships.
Other aspects of the role include:
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to assist the planning and management of operations
- Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
- Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registrations and relevant industry knowledge
The candidate will be a qualified Lead Auditor with a Certification background or a diverse industry background.
Essential
- Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 & 14001 & 45001
- NEBOSH General certificate or Level 6 Diploma
- Have held positions with responsibility of Quality, Health & Safety and/or Environmental management systems.
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques.
- Have a varied breadth of industry sector experience
- Valid driving license for use in the UK
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (immediate access)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Retailer Discounts
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Qualified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
- NEBOSH General Certificate or Level 6 Diploma
- Experience with responsibility for quality, health and safety, and/or environmental management systems
- Strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance, and auditing techniques
- Broad experience across varied industry sectors
- Valid UK driving licence
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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