Product Certification Auditor; Scotland

Position

Product Certification Auditor

Field Based - Scotland (near major cities/network routes e.g., Edinburgh or Glasgow)

Competitive basic salary based on experience plus Company Car & Discretionary Annual Bonus

BSI celebrates 125 years of shaping standards, inspiring trust, and helping organisations perform better. We are looking for a Product Certification Auditor to conduct product certification assessments across varied environments, ensuring compliance with BSI's rigorous certification schemes and Kitemark standards.

• Prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients to ensure understanding of the assessment decision and clear direction to corrective actions where appropriate.
• Recommend the issue, re‑issue or withdrawal of certificates, and report recommendations in accordance with BSI policy, procedures and prescribed time frame.
• Maintain overall account responsibility and accountability for nominated accounts to ensure effective partnership, excellent service delivery and account growth.
• Lead assessment teams as required, ensuring team members are adequately briefed and service quality is maintained.
• Provide accurate and prompt information to support services, maintaining client records and meeting internal information requirements.
• Coach colleagues as appropriate, assist in induction and coaching of new colleagues, and support skill development.
• Plan and schedule workloads to maximise revenue‑earning activity.
• Complete an extensive onboarding plan to reach Lead Assessor status through the prescribed program.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills, including preparation for and taking standardized assessments related to audit practices.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned clients based on location and qualification match.
• Contact clients, schedule visits, plan assessments, conduct assessments, and manage results efficiently.

• Minimum of 4 years’ industry experience in a product manufacturing environment, emphasis on quality management or product certification.
• Ideally qualified within an engineering or manufacturing related subject.
• Previous experience in product assessment or auditing against standards.
• Ability to travel frequently across the UK and occasionally within Europe.
• Knowledge of quality management system auditing practices (ISO 9001).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification is advantageous; training pathways are provided if not yet qualified.

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days plus options to buy/sell additional leave days.
• Company car with choice of vehicle type, tax, MOT and insurance paid.
• Company‑paid private medical insurance.
• Excellent company‑contributed pension scheme.
• Volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Rewards programme with access to discounts and cashback.
• Life assurance at 4x base salary plus a wide range of flexible benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.