At Intertek, we are seeking experienced Food Safety Auditors and Lead Auditors to support the Supplier Assurance Program of a major UK & international grocery retailer.
In this subcontractor role, you will perform 2nd party audits on the retailer’s suppliers, ensuring compliance with the retailer’s food safety standards, HACCP principles, and UK/EU regulatory requirements.
🚀 Your mission
- Conduct 2nd party food safety audits of the retailer’s suppliers, as scheduled and coordinated by Intertek, following established audit frameworks and protocols.
- Evaluate supplier compliance against the retailer’s Food Safety Standards, HACCP principles, legal regulations, and supplier-specific requirements.
- Identify and document potential food safety risks, non-conformities, and areas for corrective improvement.
- Prepare detailed, clear, and actionable audit reports for client and Intertek review, including evidence such as photographs and records.
- Work collaboratively with Intertek audit management and the retailer’s Supplier Assurance teams to support follow-up corrective actions and supplier continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and neutrality while adhering to client and Intertek guidelines for 2nd party auditing.
- Ensure auditing activities conform to health & safety policies and scheduling requirements.
- Manage audit schedules effectively and travel as needed within the assigned geographic scope.
Requirements
🎯 What we are looking for
- Degree or relevant experience in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or equivalent higher education plus practical experience.
- VAT number and willingness to work on a freelance basis
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the food industry.
- HACCP qualified to a minimum of Level 3.
- Experience auditing across three or more food categories.
- Certified food safety auditor credentials and supplier auditing experience preferred.
- Proven track record conducting 2nd party or supplier audits, ideally within retail food supply chains.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation (UK/EU), and retailer-specific food safety requirements.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient with digital audit reporting tools and remote auditing technologies.
- Desirable: Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA or equivalent).
🌍 Reporting & contract
- Reports directly to Intertek audit coordination teams with a dashed reporting line to the retailer’s Food Safety Compliance function.
- Subcontractor role with flexible hours based on audit volume and scheduling managed via Intertek.
- Represent the client’s values and standards professionally while working through Intertek’s auditing platform.
Benefits
💡 What we offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading grocery retailer, supporting supplier food safety excellence.
- Work within a recognized auditing framework via Intertek, benefiting from established systems and support.
- Flexible subcontracting with exposure to diverse supplier operations across the retailer’s supply chain.
- Access to Intertek and client resources, guidance, and training related to auditing and food safety standards.
👉 If you’re passionate about food safety, auditing, and driving supplier excellence, apply now to join our supplier assurance network.
