£29,707 – £29,707EntryFull Time
Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
We’re looking for a detail-focused Quality Auditor to join our Added Value team in Leicester. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and compliance.
You’ll work closely with operations and technical teams to maintain an audit-ready environment, support continuous improvement, and uphold customer and regulatory standards.
Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday / Working hours: Sunday 06:00-14:30 Monday - Thursday 10:00-18:00
Salary: £29,707.26
Location: Ratby Lane - Leicester
Carry out audits against QMS, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting corrective actions and follow-ups
Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date
Conduct sampling and testing (microbiological, chemical, water, and swabbing)
Liaise with external laboratories and manage sample submissions and results
Support NPD trials, pre-productions, and product launches
Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams
Assist with customer complaint investigations
Prepare and facilitate taste panels, reporting results clearly
Perform validation and verification checks on CCPs and food safety controls
Calibrate measurement equipment in line with schedules
Maintain site standards to ensure continuous audit readiness
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures at all times
Maintain a clean and safe working environment (“clean-as-you-go”)
Ensure walkways, fire exits, and safety equipment remain unobstructed
Report accidents, near-misses, and equipment issues immediately
Use equipment safely and wear appropriate PPE as required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Knowledge or experience in food safety, HACCP, or auditing (preferred)
Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
You’ll be supported with training relevant to the role, which may include:
Health & Safety
HACCP & Food Hygiene
Internal Auditing
Manual Handling
Safe Systems of Work
Equipment operation (e.g., pallet trucks)
This role involves:
Manual handling
Bending and working in confined spaces
Being on your feet for extended periods
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic food production environment.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
