Technical Compliance Auditor

Natures Way Foods

  • Chichester
  • £30,000-47,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Overview:Technical Compliance Auditor | Up to £47,000 base salary | Field based Auditing | ChichesterThe primary focus of this role is to lead internal and external supplier audits, ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements. You’ll assess systems, processes, and documentation to confirm alignment with our quality and safety policies, while driving improvements where needed. This position is vital in safeguarding due diligence, strengthening supplier performance, and building customer confidence through proactive compliance monitoring and a commitment to continuous improvement.What you get from us
  • Salary of £30,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Employer matched pension up to 5%
  • Health cash plan
  • Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
  • Access to online GP & life assurance
Key responsibilities
  • Lead the supplier approval process for both new and existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Manage the supplier audit schedule, ensuring timely completion in line with risk-based frequencies and promptly addressing any operational issues
  • Plan and conduct internal NWF compliance audits, reporting findings to the wider business and driving best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety and due diligence across all supply base categories, safeguarding product integrity and brand reputation.
  • Communicate supplier compliance updates and maintain up-to-date approval lists, sharing relevant information with customers as required
  • Adhere to safe working practices and site procedures, proactively reporting near misses, accidents, or incidents to support a culture of safety
You will have
  • Previous experience completing supplier field audits is essential
  • Strong background in the food industry, ideally with exposure to fresh produce or protein-based products
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital systems; comfortable managing documentation and audit reports electronically
  • Multilingual capability, with fluency in Spanish highly desirable
  • Certified Lead Auditor/Assessor qualification (e.g., ISO 22000, BRCGS, or equivalent)
  • HACCP certification at Intermediate (Level 3)
  • Advanced Food Hygiene/Food Safety certification
About usNature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.Interested?Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.

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