QA Auditor
Job Description
Quality Auditor
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Highbridge, TA9 4JR
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off rotating shift (Day shift 06:00-18:00 2 consecutive shifts) (Night shift 18:00-06:00 2 consecuctive shifts)
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately andpound;4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Our Bakkavor site in Highbridge, which is one of our four Desserts sites in the UK, specialises in Cheesecake and Tarts, working closely with our sister site in Devizes that specialise in baked goods.
What you'll be doing
In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager.
Role Accountabilities
andbull; Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure
andbull; Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances
andbull; Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly
andbull; Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing
andbull; Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements
andbull; Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions
andbull; Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis
andbull; Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels
andbull; Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits
andbull; Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions
andbull; Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards
What we're looking for
andbull; A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment
andbull; A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards
andbull; Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance
andbull; Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions
andbull; Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels
andbull; A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams
andbull; Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
andbull; Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
andbull; A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values
We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
andbull; Competitive salary and job-related benefits
andbull; Holidays
andbull; Competitive matched pension contributions
andbull; Life insurance up to 4x salary
andbull; Company share save scheme
andbull; Greencore Qualifications
andbull; Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
andbull; Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
andbull; Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Highbridge, TA9 4JR
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off rotating shift (Day shift 06:00-18:00 2 consecutive shifts) (Night shift 18:00-06:00 2 consecuctive shifts)
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately andpound;4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Our Bakkavor site in Highbridge, which is one of our four Desserts sites in the UK, specialises in Cheesecake and Tarts, working closely with our sister site in Devizes that specialise in baked goods.
What you'll be doing
In this busy and hands-on role as a Quality Auditor, you'll audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you'll provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements, with guidance from the QA Supervisor or Manager.
Role Accountabilities
andbull; Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non-conformances and driving corrective actions to closure
andbull; Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non-conformances
andbull; Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly
andbull; Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing
andbull; Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out-of-specification results and recommending improvements
andbull; Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out-of-tolerance actions
andbull; Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out-of-specification results through audits and data analysis
andbull; Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf-life assessment, and taste panels
andbull; Provide day-to-day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits
andbull; Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions
andbull; Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards
What we're looking for
andbull; A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment
andbull; A proactive, detail-focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards
andbull; Confidence working hands-on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance
andbull; Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions
andbull; Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels
andbull; A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams
andbull; Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
andbull; Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
andbull; A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values
We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
andbull; Competitive salary and job-related benefits
andbull; Holidays
andbull; Competitive matched pension contributions
andbull; Life insurance up to 4x salary
andbull; Company share save scheme
andbull; Greencore Qualifications
andbull; Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
andbull; Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
andbull; Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
#LI-EG1
#CVL