QA Auditor

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Humdinger, Sherburn LS25 6PJ
• Position type:
  Permanent Full‑Time
• Closing date: 09/01/2026
• Pay range: £31,058.00
• Shift pattern:
  Rotating weekly
  • Nights – Sunday 1800‑0600 / Monday–Thursday 2200‑0600
  • Afters – Monday–Thursday 1400‑2200
  • Days – Monday–Thursday 0600‑1400 / Friday 0600‑1800
• Paid breaks: 1 x 15 minutes and 1 x 30 minutes
• Breaks: 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
  • Life assurance plan: x4 basic salary
  • Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) – value over £400 per year
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes (pension payments, cycle to work, electric car)

• Conduct audits (PFS, Glass & Plastic, Cleaning Standards) and report findings promptly.
• Investigate Quality or Food Safety incidents, NCRs, and customer complaints; implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Manage calibration, micro testing schedules and food safety checks (ATP/allergen swabs).
• Support daily taste panels, technical tracker updates and documentation for audits/complaints.
• Hold or repair out‑of‑spec products; sign off rework and raise waivers as needed.
• Ensure site calibration for scales and probes.
• Testing and inspection of chocolate tankers where required.
• Deliver Critical Control Point (CCP) training and act as Quality Champion across the site.

• Previous experience as a Quality Assurance Auditor in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of retailer standards.
• Auditor training.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Strong communicator.
• Level 2 Food Safety certification.
• Level 2 HACCP certification.

• Key Benefits:
  Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling).
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan.
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary.
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).

At Humdinger, we transform cocoa, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in‑house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Please apply online via our careers portal. Create an account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, will enter a one‑stage interview process at our Sherburn in Elmet site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.