Lead Auditor

Lead Auditor

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Plan and conduct management system audits to ensure compliance and client satisfaction.
  • Company: Join SGS, a leader in certification and risk management.
  • Benefits: Performance bonuses, private medical cover, competitive pension, and generous annual leave.
  • Other info: Opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring safety and quality in diverse industries.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Lead Auditor with ISO standards and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

Overview

As a Lead Auditor for SGS, you plan and execute management system audits to deliver assessment and certification services aligned with client requirements and accreditation standards.

You will perform desk-based and on-site audits, maintain high service quality, and nurture strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, ongoing professional development, and maintaining auditor registrations.

This position supports SGS’s mission to enable a safer, more interconnected world through trusted certification and risk management.

  • Pay / Benefits
  • Performance related bonus
  • Private medical cover
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Birthday day off

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct professional management system audits (ISO 9001/14001/45001) to enable certification services
  • Perform desk-based or on-site audits following established procedures
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting to support operations planning
  • Enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with standards
  • Maintain relevant auditor registrations and continue professional development and training records
  • Key requirements
  • Lead Auditor with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 experience
  • NEBOSH General certificate or Level 6 Diploma
  • Experience with Quality, Health & Safety and/or Environmental management systems
  • Strong knowledge of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques
  • Diverse industry sector experience
  • Valid UK driving licence
  • Client-focused and service-oriented
  • Strong communication and relationship-management
  • Attention to detail and thoroughness in audits
  • Management system standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001)
  • Auditing techniques and methodologies
  • Compliance assessment and reporting

Lead Auditor employer: SGS

At SGS Glasgow, the Global Centre of Excellence for Biosafety Testing, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where attention to detail is paramount. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover from day one, generous annual leave, and health initiatives, all aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative team setting.

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Contact Details:

SGS Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Auditor

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
NEBOSH General Certificate
Quality Management Systems
Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Management Systems