Quality Assurance Assistant

Would you like to play a critical role in maintaining the highest quality standards and approvals of a leading wholesale bakery in Larne?

Are you a stickler for detail with a passion for world-class food safety? What would it mean to you to be the expert who provides the final assurance of product excellence every day?

Are you someone who thrives on upholding the highest standards and creating a trusted reputation in the food industry, this is where you will make a meaningful impact! If you are that person, take the first step toward expanding your skills and experience by reading on!

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position working for a company that invests in their employees' well-being and future.

• Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent role (36-40 hours per week).
• Shift Pattern: Mon (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Tue-Thu (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM), Fri (7:30 AM - 12:30 PM).
• Annual Leave: 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension: Comprehensive Workplace Pension scheme.

About you and your impact:

This isn't just a checking role, you will be the critical support member who actively shapes and monitors industry-leading quality assurance systems, working closely with the QA Manager.

The Thrill of the Mission

Your ultimate goal is to guarantee excellence, ensuring every product and procedure adheres to the strict quality standards that customers demand.

Your Day-to-Day Ownership

• The Assurance Expert: You will execute all essential production checks and record-keeping, covering everything from pre-run, weight, and temperature checks to metal detection start-ups and end-of-day verification.
• The Internal Auditor: You will be responsible for conducting crucial audits, providing detailed oversight on materials (Glass & Hard Plastic), facility standards (Fabrication), cleanliness (Hygiene), and general site standards (Housekeeping).
• The Analyst: You will take full ownership of sampling and analysis. This involves collecting vital lab samples, performing in-house shelf-life analysis, and coordinating external swabbing and analysis to ensure product integrity.
• The Compliance Champion: You will gain valuable exposure by assisting in the preparation and participation of external audits and by completing robust internal traceability checks.

Team and Influence

You will report directly to the QA Manager. A key part of your influence will be working closely with production staff, where you will act as a coach and guide to monitor and elevate hygiene compliance across the floor.

Why you'll thrive at Jennings Bakery:

• Clear Measures of Success: Your impact is measurable, completing monthly internal audits, achieving in-spec lab results for environmental swabbing, and ensuring on-time product release.
• Growth Opportunity: Assist with New Product Development (NPD) and participate in management meetings, expanding your exposure beyond the production floor.
• Essential Skills: The company are looking for candidates who demonstrate Computer Literacy, strong Problem Solving, excellent Time Management, and a proven ability to work as part of a team. Previous bakery or QA experience is a distinct advantage!
• Values: Join a team that promotes coaching, offers and asks for help, and makes decisions based on facts with a curious mindset.

Are you ready to protect the quality and reputation of the Hazels brand?

If your passion is compliance and detail, apply now! Please submit your CV to the link provided and our client will be in direct contact.

Essential Requirement: Demonstrated Computer Literacy and keen Attention to Detail