Group Food Safety & Compliance Auditor

At David Wood Baking Ltd., we're looking for a motivated and ambitious Group Auditor to join our Food Safety & Technical team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their auditing career within a fast-paced, multi-site food manufacturing environment.

Why join David Wood Baking?

• Develop your auditing career within a supportive team
• Gain exposure across multiple sites and manufacturing operations
• Make a real impact on food safety, quality, and compliance
• Competitive salary and company car provided

UK Wide | Company Car £45,000-£60,000

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

About The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
• Travel across all 7 UK sites
• Typically 2-3 nights away from home per week (location dependent)
• High-profile role with excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities & Requirements

Key responsibilities include:

• GMP & hygiene auditing
• Allergen control verification
• Compliance and process control assessments
• Training and induction reviews
• Engineering systems auditing (food safety impact)
• Quality systems, HACCP & TACCP compliance
• Customer complaint trend analysis

You will also:

• Support internal audits against the David Wood Baking Manufacturing Standard
• Assist with supplier audits where required
• Help maintain RSPO accreditation
• Produce clear audit reports and follow up on corrective actions
• Work closely with site teams to drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within a food manufacturing, technical, or QA environment
• Exposure to auditing or compliance activities
• HACCP qualification
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and manage travel commitments
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Lead Auditor qualification (or working towards)
• Experience working with retailer standards