Food Safety & Quality Auditor
Job in
Newtownards, County Down, BT22, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Vickerstock
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers -
Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and compliance, with responsibility for audits, routine quality checks, complaints, traceability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
What's in it for you?
Salary Negotiable DOEMonday-Friday hours
Company events Company Pension Discounted or free food On site parkingA full job description will be available upon application.
The Role Complete site and ancillary facility audits covering GMP, food safety, quality, CCPs, hygiene, fabrication and pest control.
Carry out routine food safety and quality checks, including product weights and coding, temperatures, cleaning, metal detection, glass and Perspex and internal audits.
Monitor production processes from raw materials through to finished products, identifying and escalating any food safety or quality issues.
Manage and investigate customer complaints, including product traceability, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate food safety, quality and production records and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Support internal and external audits, addressing non-conformances and monitoring corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation, customer requirements and relevant quality standards.
Provide guidance and training to Operations teams on food safety, quality and best practice.
Work closely with the wider FSQA team to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
Support risk assessments, safe systems of work and incident investigations where required.
What you'll need Proven experience in a Technical or QA role, ideally within food production or a pharmaceutical environment, or a degree in a food-related discipline.
Strong understanding of HACCP principles and their application within quality management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)HACCP Level 2 qualification.
Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
Experience using customer technical portals such as Erudus or Opri.
Experience using Sage 200 within a production environment.
Get in touch:
Sound like the career move you've been after? Get in touch with Anna in confidence on or via email to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
If this opportunity doesn't quite hit the mark but you're passionate about progressing your career within Food Manufacturing, Agriculture or FMCG, get in touch as I may have other opportunities that could be a better fit.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES.Discipline(s):
Food Manufacturing / FMCGJob type:
Permanent
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