FSSC Food Safety Auditor (Subcontractor)

Bureau Veritas · United Kingdom

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About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services, helping clients improve performance, manage risk, and demonstrate compliance across a wide range of industries. Our Certification business delivers independent third-party audits and certification services against internationally recognised management system and food safety standards.

We are currently seeking experienced FSSC Food Safety Auditors to join our growing subcontract auditor network across Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity

As a subcontract Food Safety Auditor, you will conduct third-party certification audits for clients operating across the food manufacturing, packaging, storage, distribution, and related food supply chain sectors.

You will work with a diverse portfolio of organisations, assessing compliance against food safety standards while contributing to the integrity and value of accredited certification programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party certification audits in accordance with FSSC 22000 requirements and accreditation rules.
• Assess conformity against applicable food safety management system standards and sector-specific requirements.
• Prepare accurate and objective audit reports and findings within required timeframes.
• Communicate audit outcomes professionally and effectively with clients.
• Maintain impartiality, integrity, and confidentiality throughout the audit process.
• Keep current with changes to food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
• Participate in witness audits, calibration activities, and competency maintenance requirements as required.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification in Food Safety Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting third-party certification audits.
• Approved or qualified FSSC 22000 auditor, or able to demonstrate competence against FSSC sector requirements.
• Strong knowledge of:
• FSSC 22000
• ISO 22000
• HACCP principles
• Food industry regulatory requirements
• Relevant food industry qualifications and/or practical industry experience.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage audit schedules effectively.
• Current ABN (or equivalent business registration) and professional indemnity/public liability insurance or ability to obtain.

Desirable

• Experience auditing additional food safety schemes such as:
• BRCGS
• SQF
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• Multi-sector food industry auditing experience.
• Existing approval with a certification body.

What We Offer

• Access to a broad portfolio of food manufacturing and supply chain clients across Australia and New Zealand.
• Flexible subcontracting arrangements.
• Competitive daily audit rates.
• Ongoing opportunities to expand auditing competencies across multiple schemes and sectors.
• Support from a dedicated scheduling, technical, and certification team.
• Association with one of the world's leading certification bodies.
  
  

   

  How we care

  We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:  

  • Fantastic Training and Development opportunities 
  • Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform  
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s  
  • Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa 
  • Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal 
  • Superannuation Salary Sacrifice 

  A rewarding career   

  This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development. 

   Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.   

  Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.

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