Food Safety Auditor

• Job Title:Food Safety Auditor
• Location:UK-basedSE,SW,Scotland|Regular Travel(UK,Ireland&Overseas)
• Contract Type: Permanent,Full-time,or Contracting considered
• Salary:£50-£65,000or £500perdayDOE

Are you a food industry professional with strong technical expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for driving high standards? We’re looking for Food Safety Auditors to join our growing team and help ensure our clients meet the rigorous requirements of globally recognised food safety schemes. Amtivo are the 6th largest BRCGS Certification Body in the world, and the largest in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role focuses on delivering high-quality audits across a range of food safety schemes. You’ll assess compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and support clients in ensuring they meet and maintain robust food safety and quality systems.

You’ll work independently, while collaborating closely with our Food & Packaging team, engaging confidently with client teams at all levels.

• Manageyourdiaryandmaintainclearcommunicationwiththeschedulingteam.
• Respondpromptlytoauditrequestsandschedulingupdates.
• Takeownershipofyourongoingprofessionaldevelopmenttomaintainauditorstatus.

• Conductauditsacrossavarietyofrecognisedfoodsafetyschemes,assessingclientcompliance.
• Liaiseprofessionallywithclientteamsatalllevels.
• Workcloselywiththeinternal Food&Packagingteamtoensureconsistentdelivery.
• Respondtotechnicalqueriesclearly,accurately,andinatimelymanner.
• Participateinwitnessandshadowauditstomaintainaccreditationandscheme-owner requirements.

• Produce high-qualityauditreportswithinagreedtimelines.
• Ensurecorrectiveactionsareclearlydocumentedandfollowedthrough.

• Buildandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithclients.
• Identifyopportunitiestogrowandexpandourclientbase.

• Contributingtoourcertificationbodyretainingits5‑starratinginschemeownerKPIs.
• Delivering consistent,high-qualityauditsandinsightfulreports.
• Actingasatrustedpointofcontactforclients.

• Minimum of 10 years’ technical or quality experience within the food industry, ideally across a breadth of product types and manufacturing processes (8-10 categories & 6-month minimum in each).
• Strongunderstandingoffoodsafetysystems,HACCP,andqualitymanagement.
• Experience in internal auditing, as a minimum.
• Exceptionalorganisationalskillsandtheabilitytomanageyourownworkload.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences (including those where English is not the first language.
• Acollaborative,flexible,andproactivemindset.
• Close attention to detail, particularly in audit reporting.
• Willingnesstotravel(UK,Irelandandoverseas).
• Full,cleanUKdrivinglicence.

• Educatedtodegreelevel(Food Science,Food Technology,orrelateddiscipline)
• Level3or4
  
  HACCPQualificationand Level3or4
  
  Food Hygiene Qualification .
• Management Systems Lead Assessor Qualification .
• BRCGSFood Safety Issue9
  
  Auditor Training.
• Lead Auditor
  9001&or22001.
• Additionalfoodsafetyorriskassessmenttraining.
• Experienceconducting2ndand/or3rdpartyaudits.
• ExperienceworkingwithGFSI-benchmarked schemes.

At Amtivo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse,equitable, and inclusive environment where authenticity thrives. We believe that true collaboration stems from valuing every individual’s unique perspective and experience. Our commitment to agility empowers us to adapt and innovate, driving superior performance. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and inspired to contribute their best.

Amtivo Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisationprovidesequal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to provide individual feedback. We aim to contact applicants within 14 days if selected for interview.