Clayton Park Bakery - Quality Assurance Technician

James Hall; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery group near Accrington is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure high-quality food production and compliance with industry standards. The role involves product quality checks, conducting audits, and managing documentation. An ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of HACCP. Benefits include a loyalty award, company doctor access, and an enhanced holiday package.

Benefits

Loyalty award

Company Doctor

Free On-site Parking

Enhanced holiday package

Learning & Development access

Mental health support service

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and quality management systems.
• Food hygiene and Level 2 HACCP qualifications as a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out product quality checks.
• Conducting site audits and hygiene verifications.
• Supporting preparation for external audits.
• Ensuring traceability documentation compliance.
• Managing calibration of site equipment.
• Collecting product samples for testing.
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Attending quality meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

HACCP knowledge

Effective communication

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Education

Degree in a food-related subject

Food hygiene Level 2 HACCP

Job description

Role overview

Quality Assurance Technician



Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Nights (22:00 – 06:00) Sunday to Thursday nights inclusive

Location: Clayton Park Bakeries at Clayton le Moors and Huncoat near Accrington, this role will cover both sites.

Salary: Competitive



Clayton Park Bakery is a brand associated with quality. From our fresh cakes and breads to our award-winning pies and sausage
rolls we can guarantee our customers the best tasting products made by our dedicated and passionate team of expert bakers.



Clayton Park Bakery are a proud supplier of match day food to a number of football clubs in the region such as Preston North End,
Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers as well as Premier League clubs Everton and Liverpool ensuring all match day fans the
opportunity to sample our amazing products. As members of the James Hall & Co. family, we also supply our products to over 450
SPAR stores across the north of England.



We are always on the lookout for new talent to join our team and become part of the famous Clayton Park Bakery!



About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality food that meets company
specifications and industry standards. You’ll be involved in all stages of the manufacturing process – from development to
finished product – while helping to maintain our strong quality and food safety culture.



What Will I Be Doing?

* Carrying out product quality checks (e.g., temperatures, label accuracy)
* Conducting site audits (e.g., hygiene, GMP, CCP verifications)
* Supporting the preparation for external audits such as BRC, SALSA, EHO, and customer visits
* Ensuring traceability documentation is complete and compliant
* Managing calibration of site equipment (e.g., scales, probes)
* Collecting and preparing product samples for lab testing and internal assessments
* Investigating and helping resolve customer complaints
* Attending quality meetings and contributing to continuous improvement



A Few Things About You

* Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
* Good knowledge of HACCP and quality management systems
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Able to prioritise, work independently, and meet tight deadlines
* Good IT skills (Word, Excel) and effective written/verbal communication
* Food hygiene and Level 2 HACCP qualifications as a minimum
* A degree in a food-related subject is advantageous



Please read the full job description and person specification attached for more details.



As a proud member of the James Hall & Co. group of companies, Clayton Park Bakery are dedicated to ensuring our colleagues feel
valued for the amazing work they do.

Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of Clayton Park Bakery



Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12 month anniversary.



Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.



Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.



Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22
days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous service every
two years



Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.



Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.



We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!




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