Food Safety Auditors & Lead Auditors (Freelance)

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.