Product Certification Auditor (Scotland)

Company: The British Standards Institution (BSI)
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Position

Product Certification Auditor

Location

Field Based – Scotland (near major cities/network routes e.g., Edinburgh or Glasgow)

Salary

Competitive basic salary based on experience plus Company Car & Discretionary Annual Bonus

Overview

BSI celebrates 125 years of shaping standards, inspiring trust, and helping organisations perform better. We are looking for a Product Certification Auditor to conduct product certification assessments across varied environments, ensuring compliance with BSI’s rigorous certification schemes and Kitemark standards.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients to ensure understanding of the assessment decision and clear direction to corrective actions where appropriate.
  • Recommend the issue, re‑issue or withdrawal of certificates, and report recommendations in accordance with BSI policy, procedures and prescribed time frame.
  • Maintain overall account responsibility and accountability for nominated accounts to ensure effective partnership, excellent service delivery and account growth.
  • Lead assessment teams as required, ensuring team members are adequately briefed and service quality is maintained.
  • Provide accurate and prompt information to support services, maintaining client records and meeting internal information requirements.
  • Coach colleagues as appropriate, assist in induction and coaching of new colleagues, and support skill development.
  • Plan and schedule workloads to maximise revenue‑earning activity.
  • Complete an extensive onboarding plan to reach Lead Assessor status through the prescribed program.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills, including preparation for and taking standardized assessments related to audit practices.
  • Manage a portfolio of assigned clients based on location and qualification match.
  • Contact clients, schedule visits, plan assessments, conduct assessments, and manage results efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years’ industry experience in a product manufacturing environment, emphasis on quality management or product certification.
  • Ideally qualified within an engineering or manufacturing related subject.
  • Previous experience in product assessment or auditing against standards.
  • Ability to travel frequently across the UK and occasionally within Europe.
  • Knowledge of quality management system auditing practices (ISO 9001).
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification is advantageous; training pathways are provided if not yet qualified.

What We Offer

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days plus options to buy/sell additional leave days.
  • Company car with choice of vehicle type, tax, MOT and insurance paid.
  • Company‑paid private medical insurance.
  • Excellent company‑contributed pension scheme.
  • Volunteer day to give back to the community.
  • Rewards programme with access to discounts and cashback.
  • Life assurance at 4x base salary plus a wide range of flexible benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026