Food Quality Auditor UK

Food Quality Auditor UK vacancy at a leading savoury pastry processing Unit in Leicestershire, UK –

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Routine Audits & Inspections
  Perform regular GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), traceability, and fabrication audits on both meat and non-meat ingredients to ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Measurement Equipment Calibration
  Ensure the accuracy of weighing scales, temperature probes, and other critical measuring devices through timely calibration and record-keeping.
• Sample Collection for Testing
  Collect microbiological samples, water samples, and environmental swabs in accordance with food safety protocols to support proactive hygiene and contamination control measures.

• Production Line Monitoring
  Observe and assess production processes to verify that products meet food safety, quality, and customer specification requirements.
• Taste Panel Coordination
  Organise and participate in daily taste panels, ensuring objective product evaluation. Log and analyse results using Excel to identify trends or issues.
• Documentation & Foreign Body Control Audits
  Review production records and audit procedures related to foreign body prevention. Conduct regular glass and hard plastic audits to maintain a high level of control over physical hazards.

Job Qualifcations-Food Quality Auditor UK

• Relevant Experience or Education:
  Previous experience in a quality or technical role within a food manufacturing environment, or a degree in a food-related discipline.
• Food Safety & Quality Knowledge:
  A solid understanding of HACCP principles, food safety legislation, and quality assurance practices.
• Strong Communication & Attention to Detail:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify non-conformances swiftly and accurately.

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• Adaptability to Cold Working Environments:
  Comfortable working in chilled conditions as this role involves auditing in a meat-based production site.
• Flexible Working Hours:
  Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs.
• Independence & Organisation:
  Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.