IPAF Regional Auditor - South/South West

We are delighted that you are considering a career with IPAF. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide in the broadest sense – by providing technical advice and information, by influencing legislation and standards and their interpretation, through safety initiatives and training programmes. IPAF is a not-for-profit membership organisation owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, dealers, contractors and users. Our mission is to make the world safer and promote the effective use of powered access. We are passionate about safety and spreading best practice in the industry.

The role: Auditor

Work location: Field-based in Southern / Southwest England in locations such as Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Surrey, Devon, Cornwall, Essex, East Midlands, Kent, Hertfordshire, Luton, Somerset, South Hampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth.

Experience: We welcome candidates with professional experience as an IPAF instructor, in rental services, auditing, or health & safety and quality fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct audits of IPAF Training Centres, Instructors and Hire/Rental companies in accordance with IPAF standards and relevant regional regulations, in close coordination with the UK office.
• Prepare for audits through document review and risk-based planning.
• Ensure audit findings are clearly documented and communicated in line with IPAF procedures.
• Provide guidance and clarification to Training Centres, Instructors and Hire/Rental members regarding IPAF compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit processes and tools by providing feedback and suggestions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in IPAF's audit management systems.
• Participate in internal auditor calibration sessions to ensure consistency and quality across the audit team.
• Stay informed of changes in IPAF standards, regional legislation, and industry best practices relevant to training and safety.

Preferred Competencies:

• IPAF Instructor Certified.
• Lead Auditor in at least one of the following ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001. Candidates with equivalent or alternative auditing qualifications and/or relevant experience may also be considered.
• Ideally experience in planning, conducting, and reporting audits.
• Proven, prior experience within powered access or related industry.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and generate reports in both verbal and written English.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build rapport amongst members.
• Confident decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends and root causes.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role, with strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for audit planning, execution, and reporting.

We offer:

• A dynamic and growing organisation with a strong international presence.
• A collaborative and open-minded working environment.
• The opportunity to work independently and take ownership of your tasks.
• Regular interaction with teams and stakeholders.
• A structured and supportive onboarding process.
• Car allowance and work uniform provided.
• Full time employment.
• Salary: competitive, depending on experience.

For more information about the position and to apply visit www.ipaf.org/jobs. Deadline: 28th of February 2026. The interviews will take place by video conference on Wednesday, 11th of March 2026.