Job Description
We are delighted to be partnering with a long-standing client to recruit a Group Technical Auditor for a newly created role within their Group Technical function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, nationwide food manufacturing business at group level, playing a key role in driving consistency, compliance, and audit excellence across multiple sites.
The Role:
Reporting into the Group Technical team, you will take ownership of internal auditing across all manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment to a single internal audit programme and full compliance with retailer, BRC, and food safety standards.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring regular travel to sites across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
-Leading and supporting internal audits across all manufacturing sites to ensure ongoing audit readiness
-Ensuring all sites are aligned to group technical standards, internal audit programmes, retailer requirements, and BRC standards
-Preparing sites for external audits and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented
-Being present and supporting sites during external retailer and certification audits and visits
-Driving continuous improvement within site technical functions
-Supporting the development and capability of technical teams across the group
-Acting as a key technical interface between sites and the Group Technical function
Essential requirements:
-Proven auditing experience within food manufacturing
-Lead Auditor qualification (essential)
-Strong working knowledge of BRC standards
-Strong understanding and practical application of HACCP
-Previous experience working with major retailers (essential)
-Confident operating across multiple sites in a group environment
-Willing and able to travel regularly nationwide
Salary - 45,000 - 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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