At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in quality, compliance, and auditing across various activities.
- Company: Join SARIA Ltd, a leader in quality and compliance with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and travel to different sites for diverse exposure.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in auditing with real-world experience and professional development.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths; A-Level education or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Ready to build a career in quality, compliance, and auditing? SARIA Ltd is looking for a Trainee Lead Auditor to join our Quality & Compliance team in Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, analytical and keen to develop a career in auditing. You will join a structured two-year audit training programme, gaining practical experience across our sites, suppliers and management systems while working towards progression into a Lead Auditor role. You do not need to be an experienced auditor already — we are looking for someone with the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
What You will Be Doing
- Carrying out GMP, hygiene and fabrication audits.
- Completing monthly internal audits of our Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
- Conducting laboratory audits, including method witness audits and sample traceability.
- Completing traceability exercises, including mass balance.
- Supporting supplier approval audits, desktop audits, and supplier information requirements.
- Undertaking external supplier audits covering areas such as abattoirs, storage facilities, and service providers.
- Completing gap analysis audits against standards including ISO 9001, FSSC, BRC, ISO 17025, FEMAS and PAS 110.
- Supporting Health & Safety and environmental audits as part of your development.
- Helping sites close out non-conformances identified during external audits.
- Supporting staff training where required.
- Completing a structured programme of internal training, external courses, and development objectives.
You will work closely with Site Managers, Quality teams, Laboratory staff, Group Health & Safety, customers, and suppliers, giving you broad exposure to the business and the opportunity to build valuable professional relationships.
Your Development
This role is designed as a genuine career development opportunity. Over the two-year training programme, you will develop your knowledge and practical experience in: Quality → Food Safety → Auditing → Compliance → Leadership. You will gain exposure to multiple standards, systems, and operational environments, building the skills and confidence needed to progress towards a Lead Auditor position.
What We are Looking For
- Self-motivated and keen to develop their skills and knowledge.
- A confident communicator who can work effectively with everyone from operators to senior management.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Analytical, with the ability to gather information from different sources and make sound decisions.
- Comfortable working to deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
- Flexible regarding working hours and travel to other SARIA sites.
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grades A–C *, including English and Maths.
- A-Level education or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
- A proactive approach to learning and development.
- Ability to analyse information and make decisions using your own judgement.
Desirable
- Food Safety Level 2.
- Knowledge of HACCP, auditing, legal requirements, traceability, and audit trails.
- Experience within a quality environment.
- Experience of participating in or conducting audits.
- Knowledge or awareness of Health & Safety and environmental standards.
The Details
- Location: SARIA Ltd, Doncaster
- Reporting to: Head of Quality & Compliance
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
- Travel: Required to other SARIA sites as necessary
Why This Role?
If you are looking for more than just your next job, this is an opportunity to build a specialist career. You will receive structured training, gain experience across multiple areas of quality and compliance, work with experienced professionals and develop the practical skills required to become a Lead Auditor. If you are ambitious, analytical, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you. Apply now and join SARIA Ltd to start your journey towards becoming a Lead Auditor.
Closing date: 21st September 2026
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Trainee Lead Auditor employer: Saria
SARIA Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Doncaster that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities in Microsoft 365 technologies, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to drive digital transformation across Europe. The supportive culture and competitive benefits make SARIA a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the food industry and beyond.
