Food Safety Auditor

Job Description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced GFSI equivalent Food Safety auditor, with proven work experience in a range of food disciplines, inclusive of BRCGS Food, BRCGS Storage & Distribution and BRCGS Agents & Brokers, all in line with the BRCGS categories. Ideally, to allow variety, we require experience in more than 5 of the category fields.

Required skills and experience:

• A degree/relevant experience in a food-related or bioscience discipline or, as a minimum, a higher education course in a food-related or bioscience discipline coupled with appropriate experience.
• Good disciplines in preparation, planning, execution of detailed typed reports within required timescales, to ensure corrective action responses meet the requirements.
• Experienced in auditing against one or more of the required BRCGS standards.
• A minimum of five years post-qualification experience related to the food industry.
• Lead auditor qualified to IRCA or equivalent.
• HACCP qualified to a minimum of Level 3.
• You will need to be experienced in auditing against three or more of the BRC categories.
• Full UK Driving License.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a BRCGS certified Food Auditor, you will be required to plan and conduct professional audits that meet customer requirements. You will plan, arrange, and undertake detailed evaluations of premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.

Key activities:

• Use objective evidence, gained through evaluations, to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner. In addition, you will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
• Conduct BRCGS Audits throughout the North.
• Writing and submission of BRCGS Audit reports within a timely manner.
• Undertake client follow-up and provide certification recommendations.
• Ensure that client Non-Conformities assigned to follow-up are answered in a timely manner, and review and analyze client answers.
• Aid in the maintenance of comprehensive customer files, including all necessary documentation, as well as work with the Business Unit to facilitate internal and external communications regarding client management needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits.
• Development and career opportunities around the globe.
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.