External Quality Auditor

Job Title: External Quality  Auditor - QAN/QAR / Hazardous Area
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Home based (with international travel)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + car allowance + benefits
Industry: Testing, Inspection & Certification

Overview of the Role:
We are seeking an experienced External Quality Lead Auditor to deliver QAN/QAR and related audits across the UK 30% and internationally 70%. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting clients in maintaining high-quality, safe operations. You will contribute to strengthening SGS’s reputation for excellence through robust audit delivery and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct external audits for  manufacturing auditing systems, in line with BS EN IEC 80079-34 and other relevant schemes (CCC, Korean, North American, etc.)
• Evaluate compliance against documented processes and identify nonconformities, risks and improvement opportunities
• Produce clear, accurate audit reports and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Maintain audit schedules, records, and documentation in line with accreditation requirements
• Champion a strong customer service and quality culture while ensuring compliance with SGS policies and integrity standards