Job Description

SARIA Ltd | Doncaster | £Competitive plus Company benefits | Full time

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Ready to build a career in quality, compliance, and auditing?

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SARIA Ltd is looking for a Trainee Lead Auditor to join our Quality & Compliance team in Doncaster.

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, analytical and keen to develop a career in auditing. You will join a structured two-year audit training programme, gaining practical experience across our sites, suppliers and management systems while working towards progression into a Lead Auditor role.

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You do not need to be an experienced auditor already — we are looking for someone with the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

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What You Will Be Doing

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As a Trainee Lead Auditor, you will gain hands‐on experience across a wide range of quality, food safety, regulatory, health & safety and environmental activities.

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Your Role Will Include

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- Carrying out GMP, hygiene and fabrication audits.
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- Completing monthly internal audits of our Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
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- Conducting laboratory audits, including method witness audits and sample traceability.
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- Completing traceability exercises, including mass balance.
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- Supporting supplier approval audits, desktop audits, and supplier information requirements.
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- Undertaking external supplier audits covering areas such as abattoirs, storage facilities, and service providers.
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- Completing gap analysis audits against standards including ISO 9001, FSSC, BRC, ISO 17025, FEMAS and PAS 110.
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- Supporting Health & Safety and environmental audits as part of your development.
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- Helping sites close out non‐conformances identified during external audits.
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- Supporting staff training where required.
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- Completing a structured programme of internal training, external courses, and development objectives.
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You will work closely with Site Managers, Quality teams, Laboratory staff, Group Health & Safety, customers, and suppliers, giving you broad exposure to the business and the opportunity to build valuable professional relationships.

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Your Development

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This role is designed as a genuine career development opportunity.

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Over the two-year training programme, you will develop your knowledge and practical experience in:

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Quality -> Food Safety -> Auditing -> Compliance -> Leadership

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You will gain exposure to multiple standards, systems, and operational environments, building the skills and confidence needed to progress towards a Lead Auditor position.

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What We Are Looking For

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We are looking for someone who is:

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- Self-motivated and keen to develop their skills and knowledge.
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- A confident communicator who can work effectively with everyone from operators to senior management.
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- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
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- Analytical,



with the ability to gather information from different sources and make sound decisions.
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- Comfortable working to deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
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- Flexible regarding working hours and travel to other SARIA sites.
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Essential

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- 5 GCSEs at grades A–C*, including English and Maths.
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- A-Level education or equivalent demonstrable experience.
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- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
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- A proactive approach to learning and development.
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- Ability to analyse information and make decisions using your own judgement.
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Desirable

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- Food Safety Level 2.
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- Knowledge of HACCP, auditing, legal requirements, traceability, and audit trails.
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- Experience within a quality environment.
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- Experience of participating in or conducting audits.
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- Knowledge or awareness of Health & Safety and environmental standards.
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The Details

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Job title: Trainee Lead Auditor

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Location: SARIA Ltd, Doncaster

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Reporting to: Head of Quality & Compliance

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

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Travel: Required to other SARIA sites as necessary

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Why This Role?

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If you are looking for more than just your next job, this is an opportunity to build a specialist career.

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You will receive structured training, gain experience across multiple areas of quality and compliance, work with experienced professionals and develop the practical skills required to become a Lead Auditor.

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If you are ambitious, analytical, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.

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Closing date: 21st September 2026

📌 Trainee Lead Auditor (Victoria)
🏢 SARIA UK
📍 Victoria