Quality Assurance Assistant

Would you like to play an important role in maintaining the quality and food safety standards of a leading wholesale bakery in Larne?

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and good computer skills who enjoys working with documentation, checking records, and ensuring processes are followed correctly.

Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will help monitor production compliance by reviewing production records, verifying product labels and date coding, and supporting the wider quality team.

The role is primarily office-based, with occasional support to the shopfloor quality team when required.

The Role

You will support the Quality Manager in ensuring the site's quality and compliance systems run smoothly. A key part of the role involves reviewing production paperwork and identifying any errors or non-compliance so they can be corrected quickly.

Your work will help ensure the bakery continues to meet the high food safety and quality standards expected by customers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Production Record Verification Review production paperwork to ensure records are completed correctly and in line with company procedures. Highlight any missing information, errors, or non-compliance issues.

Label and Date Code Checks Verify product labels and packaging details to ensure the correct product information, allergen details, and date coding are applied.

Quality System Support Assist the Quality Manager with maintaining quality documentation and monitoring compliance records.

Quality Team Support Support the quality team when needed, which may include occasional shopfloor checks or assisting with gathering information for audits and quality reviews.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (36-40 hours per week)

Shift Pattern

• Monday: 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within quality and food safety systems

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail
• Good computer literacy
• Ability to work accurately with documentation and records
• Good organisation and time management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Previous experience in food production, quality assurance support, administration, or compliance roles would be beneficial, but training can be provided.

Apply Now

If you enjoy working with detail, documentation, and compliance, and would like to build experience within quality systems in the food industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via the link provided and our client will be in direct contact.