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External Quality AuditorSGS • Buxton, England, GB
External Quality Auditor

External Quality Auditor

SGS • Buxton, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Title: External Quality Auditor - QAN/QAR / Hazardous Area
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Home based (with international travel)
Hours: 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in:
Delivering third-party audits within engineering or hazardous area environments, with a strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance standards.

You will also have the following:

  • Proven experience as a Lead Auditor (minimum 2 years)
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and audit principles, techniques, and practices
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills
  • High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to manage multiple audits effectively
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively (UK and internationally)

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of EN ISO/IEC 80079-34 and hazardous area standards (IEC 60079 series)
  • Experience within ATEX, UKEx or IECEx environments
  • Engineering background with relevant industry exposure
  • Higher qualification ( MSc, MBA) or professional membership

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