Quality Auditor
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Devizes, SN10 2EU
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off / 18:00 - 06:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
We employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our combined revenues were approximately £4bn.
Greencore Desserts is based in Devizes, Wiltshire, and specialises in making chilled desserts such as tarts, yum yums, doughnuts, pies and pastries.
What you'll be doing
In this busy and hands‑on role as a Quality Auditor, you audit, monitor, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across site operations. Working closely with operational teams, you provide practical technical support while maintaining and promoting quality and food safety standards in line with Greencore, customer, and legal requirements.
Role Accountabilities
* Audit compliance with QMS, GMP, and HACCP, raising clear non‑conformances and driving corrective actions to closure
* Apply an inquisitive audit mindset to identify root causes and reduce repeat non‑conformances
* Conduct traceability audits, efficiently retrieving data and presenting findings clearly
* Complete sampling activities to schedule, including microbiological, nutritional, swabs, and organoleptic testing
* Prepare, facilitate, and trend taste panels, escalating out‑of‑specification results and recommending improvements
* Calibrate factory measurement equipment to schedule and manage out‑of‑tolerance actions
* Support investigations into complaints, incidents, and out‑of‑specification results through audits and data analysis
* Support NPD trials and product launches, including testing, shelf‑life assessment, and taste panels
* Provide day‑to‑day technical support to factory teams, audits, and customer visits
* Contribute to Technical KPI delivery through audits, investigations, and proactive improvement actions
* Work safely at all times, promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards
What we're looking for
* A strong understanding of quality systems, GMP, HACCP, and traceability within a manufacturing environment
* A proactive, detail‑focused approach with a natural curiosity to challenge and improve standards
* Confidence working hands‑on on the factory floor, providing clear and practical technical guidance
* Ability to audit effectively, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions
* Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels
* A collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross‑functional teams
* Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
* Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
* A positive, resilient approach aligned to Greencore values
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
* Holidays
* Competitive matched pension contributions
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* 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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