External Quality Lead Auditor
We are seeking an experienced External Quality Lead Auditor to deliver QAN/QAR and related audits across the UK (30%) and internationally (70%). This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting clients in maintaining high‑quality, safe operations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct external audits for manufacturing auditing systems in line with BS EN IEC 80079-34 and other relevant schemes (CCC, Korean, North American, etc.).
- Evaluate compliance against documented processes and identify nonconformities, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Produce clear, accurate audit reports and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Maintain audit schedules, records and documentation in line with accreditation requirements.
- Champion a strong customer service and quality culture while ensuring compliance with SGS policies and integrity standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years as a Lead Auditor.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and audit principles, techniques and practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and report‑writing skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity and ability to manage multiple audits effectively.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively (UK and internationally).
Desirable
- Knowledge of EN ISO/IEC 80079‑34 and hazardous area standards (IEC 60079 series).
- Experience within ATEX, UKEx or IECEx environments.
- Engineering background with relevant industry exposure.
- Higher qualification (e.g. MSc, MBA) or professional membership.
Benefits
- Performance‑related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria).
- Private medical cover (immediate access).
- Competitive pension scheme with life assurance.
- Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- Additional day off for your birthday.
- Retailer discounts.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length‑of‑service awards and Christmas vouchers.
- 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.
