This is a critical role within a fast-growing business that will be responsible for helping to implement and uphold all aspects of the site’s food safety and quality management system. This role reports directly into the Technical Manager.
About NORTHERN BL°C
At NORTHERN BL°C we are dedicated to delivering premium quality ice cream to our customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to food safety, quality, and authenticity. We are currently looking for a meticulous and experienced Quality Auditor to join our technical team and ensure that our products continue to meet the highest standards.
We’ve grown our presence across the UK and beyond. Over the last few years we have moved to a new HQ, quadrupled our manufacturing capacity and achieved AA BRC accreditation. We’ve been at the forefront of innovation landing UK first to market concepts....but we’re not done yet. Behind our great products is a team of great people and we’re looking for the right team player to join our busy technical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the company Quality Management system.
- Continually improve processes and standards on site.
- Conduct regular food safety, quality and GMP audits
- Carry out and manage internal audit programme, liaising with all departments to ensure timely close out and route cause analysis of any non-conformances.
- Ensure all non-conformances are reported, logged and controlled at all times through the non-conformance and HOLD system.
- Log microbiological samples, swabs and water samples for external testing.
- Ensure that records are created and completed in full and in accordance to standard operating procedures.
- Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
- Make sure finished product and raw material specifications are correct and up to date.
- Assist in the day to day management of the supplier approval process.
- Provide training and support to all production and operational colleagues.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Quality Auditor, Quality Controller, or in a similar role within a food manufacturing factory.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and BRCGS requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- HACCP level 3 (desirable)
- Food safety level 3 (desirable)
- Must love ice cream!
Schedule
- 40hrs per week
- 2pm until 10pm - EVENING SHIFT
- Monday to Friday
Closing Date : 5th September 2025
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-growing business, please submit your CV for consideration to hello@northern-bloc.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS7 1AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This job is for the evening shift 2-10PM however you must be able to commit to working 6AM-2PM for approximately 3 months during training.
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person