Quality Auditor - Food

Quality Auditor – Food Manufacturing

📍 Location: Shropshire
💼 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary: £34 700 

Shift is 4 on 3 off - Wednesday to Saturday 

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quality Auditor to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality to play a key role in maintaining high standards across production.

The Role

As a Quality Auditor, you will work closely with production teams to ensure that all products consistently meet customer specifications, food safety standards, and internal quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out online quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications at all times
• Conduct intake inspections of incoming goods and complete all relevant documentation
• Perform label checks to ensure accuracy and compliance before application
• Collect and manage shelf-life samples in line with procedures
• Ensure all QA equipment is calibrated and cleaned according to schedules
• Accurately complete all quality documentation and reports
• Identify and report any quality issues in a timely manner to the relevant teams
• Work collaboratively with production to resolve quality concerns efficiently
• Adhere to all QA procedures, HACCP, and food safety standards at all times
• Support across broader QC functions including inloading, outloading, and shelf-life assessment
• Maintain a strong health & safety culture within the workplace

About You

• Previous experience in a quality, QA, or production role within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of HACCP and BRC standards
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and escalate issues when required
• A proactive team player who can also work independently
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office; stock systems experience advantageous)
• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Positive, flexible, and committed approach to work

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to develop within a growing and supportive business
• Exposure to a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment
• Ongoing training and multi-skilled development