QMS Auditor
Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + (£550 per month car allowance)
Location: Homebased with nationwide travel

Are you looking for an independent technical role with a lot of freedom? Are you curious by nature and want to work across various industries? Do you enjoy visiting diverse clients around the country? Would you like to be part of an internationally renowned organisation to develop yourself further? Do you want to contribute to a safer world by sharing your knowledge with organisations? Working with a leader in assurance and compliance is a great choice for you!

About the role
Clients in sectors like Pressure Equipment and Pressure Equipment Assemblies depend on our team to effectively audit their management systems, providing assurance of compliance and risk management aligned with EU Directives, such as The Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

As a Lead Auditor, you will independently or within a team verify management systems, focusing on EU Directives and UK Regulations, with a primary emphasis on the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PE(S)R). Acting as an expert, you'll assess and examine management systems for clients nationwide.

In addition to conducting risk-focused audits and making certification decisions, you'll need to bring a strong working knowledge of the PED to effectively audit clients' quality systems. Leveraging your interpersonal skills, you'll guide and support other auditors, foster positive client relationships, and proactively share feedback to continuously improve our service. This role offers a healthy blend of client site visits, travel, and flexibility to conduct remote audits when required.

It's a dynamic, challenging role where you'll meet many different people and tackle intriguing (technical) challenges!

Job requirements

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience).
Recent experience in third-party auditing of management systems, preferably with another certification body.
ISO9001 Lead Auditor experience.
Strong knowledge and experience with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (PE(S)R).
Understanding of codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
Welding knowledge is desirable.
Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
Strong communication and decision-making skills; able to deliver clear audit outcomes.
Proficient in completing audit reports effectively and efficiently.
Willingness to travel when necessary.
Flexible and proactive attitude.

Why work with us?
Our people value working for an independent organisation with a strong purpose. This is an exciting time to join as we have ambitious growth plans. We seek talented individuals to help build on our strengths and transform our business to be the best partner for our customers.

In a fast-paced world, customers trust us to provide precise advice and assurance - they have done so for over 35 years. Our organisation's scale and depth of expertise provide experiences you won't find elsewhere. Our top-ten customers collectively turn over £300 billion annually - a significant responsibility.

If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV directly