Group Technical Auditor

  • Cranswick plc
  • Apr 17, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

We're looking for a committed and detail focused Group Technical Auditor to join our Group Technical Audit team - a specialist function that plays a key role in maintaining food safety, quality and compliance across the Cranswick Group. In this permanent role, you'll work across multiple sites, supporting standards, consistency and best practice throughout the business.

Who Are Cranswick?

Cranswick is one of the UK's leading food producers, supplying high quality, sustainably sourced food to major retailers and foodservice customers. With modern, well invested sites and a culture built on high standards, improvement and responsibility, we are committed to feeding the nation with products we're proud of. Joining Cranswick means becoming part of a fast moving, values driven business with a strong focus on food safety and technical excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Group Technical Auditor, you'll play an active role in delivering internal audits, supporting sites with retailer standards, and helping maintain strong technical performance across the Group. You'll be involved in:

  • Delivering internal audits across multiple sites, including hygiene, COPs, retailer standards and BRC requirements
  • Supporting sites in preparation for key audits, offering guidance and best practice advice
  • Maintaining audit schedules, documentation and risk assessments
  • Helping drive consistency, shared learning and continuous improvement
  • Supporting wider technical projects and performance plans
  • You'll travel across UK sites and may occasionally work nights or weekends depending on audit schedules.
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who's naturally curious, detail driven and comfortable working in a fast moving technical environment. If you love problem solving, asking the right questions, and keeping standards high, you'll fit right in.

You'll need:

  • Internal Audit Training or Lead Auditor qualification
  • Food Safety & HACCP Level 3
  • Good knowledge of micro, allergens, and X ray/metal detection
  • Awareness of customer COPs and BRC Standards
  • Strong organisation, IT skills and a logical, analytical mindset
  • Clear communication skills and a team first approach
Why Join Us?
  • Development and support from an experienced Group Technical team
  • Exposure across multiple sites and technical disciplines
  • Opportunities to grow specialist knowledge and progress your career
  • Generous Holiday Allowance with the option to purchase up to 5 days extra days
  • Access to our discounted share scheme
  • A company pension with enhanced contribution options
  • A range of lifestyle benefits including our retail discount app, bike to work scheme and wellbeing platform

Please note, the closing date may be brought forward if a suitable applicant is found

Internal applicants must make their line manager aware before applying