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Lead Auditor ( Food / Fresh Produce)

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Lead Auditor - (Food/ fresh Produce)

Competitive salary DOE + Holiday + Pension

Monday - Friday (Days)

1-year Fixed Term Contract - ASAP start

Tyholland - County Monaghan, Ireland -some travel required

Excellent Opportunity for a Lead Auditor & Technical Advisor from a food or fresh produce background to join an industry leading company in an interesting and challenging 1-year fixed term contract role.

This fantastic company are global leaders in their field and continue to grow from strength to strength operating from multiple sites across the UK & Ireland.

Due to maternity leave they are now looking for a Technical Advisor / Group Auditor to join them in a 1-year fixed term contract role.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the management of the QMS and the audit function for the group, ensuring all sites comply with both customer and food legislative requirements. The role requires knowledge and understanding of food safety legislation & food hygiene, as well as a practical approach to communicating the
importance of record keeping and policy implementation on sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering business in an immediately available 1-year fixed term contract role.

The Role:

  • Managing supplier approval and third-party accreditations for all sites
  • Conducting audits on a scheduled & unscheduled basis
  • Assisting in the management of the QMS
  • Conducting gap analysis of new standards and implementing changes in the QMS.
  • Assisting in any other capacity within the technical department where required.

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The person:

  • Undertaking or completion of a degree in a related discipline (Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Agricultural Science)
  • Working experience of Food Industry Standards is desirable e.g. BRCGS, Bord Bia, Red Tractor
  • Working experience of Customer Standards / Codes of Practice
  • Understanding of HACCP Principles (HACCP training desirable)
  • Auditing experience
  • Flexibility is required to conduct unannounced unscheduled audits as the business requires
  • Routine travel in ROI/NI is required with this role and occasional travel to UK Site
  • Full, clean driving license and access to your own vehicle



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To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates