Lead Auditor

An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

Job Title: Lead Auditor

Location: Homebased with travel to client site (must be based in / around West Yorkshire)

Package: £55,000-58,000pa DOE + £4,250 car allowance/company car + excellent benefits 

Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of carrying out either third-party or second-party audits?

Are you qualified to Lead Auditor Status in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001?

Are you looking for a role and organisation where you can leave your mark?

If ‘Yes’, this is the perfect role for you!

About the Role

To be responsible for planning and conducting professional management system audits to enable delivery of assessment and certification services that meet the client’s requirements and appropriate accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake third party audits (at the client site, blended or fully remote) across core standards of Quality, Environment and Health & Safety (ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001) in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Lead the site audit team as required.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality and delivery of all audit reports and additional materials in line with agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the scheduling team internally and communicate any constraints.
• Support the technical review of files, providing answers to all queries when required.
• Deliver customer excellence, ensuring that all client enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Identify commercial opportunities for growth.
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records and personal logs are updated to maintain relevant auditor registration and relevant industry knowledge.

About You

Experience & Skills

• Have a varied breadth of industry sector experience.
• Broad experience of carrying out either third-party or second-party audits.
• Have held positions with responsibility of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge and experience of management system standards, compliance and auditing techniques.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills

Qualifications Required:

• Qualified to Lead Auditor Status in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full and valid UK driving license essential.

Why Bureau Veritas

Flexible working patterns available to ensure that you maintain career progression and a healthy work life balance.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:

Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance of £4,250
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
• Flexible working
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
• Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer.  No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.

Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.