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Food Safety Auditors & Lead Auditors (Freelance) at Intertek. 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.. 🎯 What we are looking for. Degree or relevant experience in a food-related or bioscience discipline, or equivalent higher education plus practical experience.. VAT number and willingness to work on a freelance basis. Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the food industry.. HACCP qualified to a minimum of Level 3.. Experience auditing across three or more food categories.. Certified food safety auditor credentials and supplier auditing experience preferred.. Proven track record conducting 2nd party or supplier audits, ideally within retail food supply chains.. Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation (UK/EU), and retailer-specific food safety requirements.. Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.. Proficient with digital audit reporting tools and remote auditing technologies.. Desirable: Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA or equivalent).. 🌍 Reporting & contract. Reports directly to Intertek audit coordination teams with a dashed reporting line to the retailer’s Food Safety Compliance function.. Subcontractor role with flexible hours based on audit volume and scheduling managed via Intertek.. Represent the client’s values and standards professionally while working through Intertek’s auditing platform.. Company Location: Italy.