At a Glance
- Tasks: Audit and improve quality systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Greencore, a leading UK convenience food creator with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, matched pension contributions, life insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Understanding of quality systems and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Quality Auditor
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Devizes, SN10 2EU
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off / Days / 06:00 - 18:00
Contract Type: Permanent
What You’ll Be Doing
- Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure
- Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances
- Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly
- Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing
- Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out‑of‑specification results and recommending improvements
- Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out‑of‑tolerance actions
- Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out‑of‑specification results through audits and data analysis
- Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf‑life assessment, and taste panels
- Provide day‑to‑day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits
- Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions
- Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards
What We’re Looking For
- A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment
- A proactive, detail‑focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards
- Confidence working hands‑on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance
- Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions
- Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels
- A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross‑functional teams
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
- A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.
We think you need these skills to ace QA Auditor in Devizes
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Auditing Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Traceability Audits
