We are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading client of ours as they look to strengthen their Group Technical Team with the appointment of a skilled and motivated Group Auditor. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced auditing professional to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking, quality-focused organisation. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating quality standards across the group. This is a hands-on position with broad scope - from day-to-day internal site audits through to supporting major external certifications such as BRC. You will be central to ensuring all sites operate in alignment with a centralised quality management system, driving consistency and continuous improvement throughout the business. Please note that travel is a key requirement of this role, and the ideal candidate must be flexible and comfortable with regular travel across sites. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Day-to-day internal auditing across multiple sites *Management of Quality Systems, ensuring all sites adhere to a centralised framework *Supporting internal audits in line with company standards *Supporting external audits including BRC and customer audits *Supporting supplier audits *Managing audit follow-ups and implementing corrective actions *Upholding and developing training standards across the group *Handling and managing customer complaints REQUIREMENTS: *Previous experience within an auditing role - essential *Recognised Auditor qualification *HACCP and Food Safety qualification *Degree in a relevant food-related discipline *Exceptional attention to detail with a methodical approach to work *Strong communication and stakeholder management skills *Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams *Flexibility with travel - regular travel across sites is required as part of this role WHAT'S ON OFFER: Our client offers an excellent package for the right candidate: *Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience *A genuine opportunity to develop and advance your auditing career *A collaborative and supportive technical team environment *Exposure to a wide range of auditing activities across a group structure The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
