Bakery QA Specialist | 6am-2pm, 33 Days Holiday

Castle Employment Group; Malton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday including bank<!--

Christmas shutdown

Overtime opportunities

Training and development within a team

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for a Quality Assurance role in Malton, North Yorkshire, within a well-established bakery manufacturer. The position is permanent, with a fixed 6am–2pm shift and Monday to Friday hours, offering a clear path in food safety.

You will carry out daily quality and food safety checks, monitor products against specifications, complete quality records, and support hygiene procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally food manufacturing.
• Previous Quality Assurance experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Bakery experience would be a bonus.
• HACCP Level 2 would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for daily tasks.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A genuine interest in food safety, quality and developing new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily quality and food safety checks across production.
• Monitoring products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Completing quality records and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Supporting the implementation of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Identifying and reporting any quality issues or non-conformances.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain quality standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and food safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

HACCP Level 2 (beneficial)

Job description

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for a Quality Assurance role in Malton, North Yorkshire, within a well-established bakery manufacturer. The position is permanent, with a fixed 6am–2pm shift and Monday to Friday hours, offering a clear path in food safety.

You will carry out daily quality and food safety checks, monitor products against specifications, complete quality records, and support hygiene procedures.