Group Technical Auditor

  • Zest
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time

Job Description

We are proudly recruiting on behalf of a well-known, market-leading UK food manufacturer, recognised for quality, innovation, and exceptional standards across their product range. As the business continues to strengthen its Group Technical Function, they are now seeking a skilled Group Technical Auditor to join their high-performing team.

The Role:

As the Group Technical Auditor, you will play a central role in ensuring that all manufacturing sites maintain consistent, best-in-class technical and quality standards. This is a highly visible, influential position working across UK sites and directly with suppliers to uphold compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
-Lead internal and external audits across all UK manufacturing sites.
-Work closely with suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment with group expectations.
-Ensure all sites are fully centralised with consistent standards and compliant with UK legislation and retailer requirements.
-Support sites with customer and external visits, ensuring smooth audit processes.
-Manage and develop the internal audit system, driving efficiency and best practice.
-Collaborate with the Group Technical Function, providing technical insight and supporting key projects and initiatives.

Requirements:
-Lead Auditor qualification - essential.
-Extensive auditing experience within food manufacturing.
-A strong working knowledge of BRC and HACCP.
-Proven ability to lead and develop teams across multiple sites.
-Experience working directly with UK retailers, understanding their standards and expectations.
-Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

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).

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