Quality Assurance Assistant

Jennings Bakery Ltd; Larne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale bakery in Larne is seeking a Quality Assurance role to maintain product excellence. This full-time position offers a salary between £24,000 and £27,000 per annum, focusing on quality checks, audits, and analysis. Ideal candidates will have solid problem-solving skills and a background in bakery or quality assurance. Submit your CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

Comprehensive workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous bakery or QA experience is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Actively shapes and monitors industry-leading quality assurance systems.
• Guarantee excellence, ensuring every product adheres to strict quality standards.
• Execute production checks and record-keeping for quality assurance.
• Conduct audits on materials and cleanliness standards.
• Take ownership of sampling and analysis for product integrity.
• Assist in external audits and internal traceability checks.

Skills

Computer literacy

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent time management

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

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? If you are that person, take the first step toward expanding your skills and experience by reading on!

Responsibilities

• About you and your impact: This isn't just a checking role, you will be the critical support member who actively shapes and monitors our 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 our customers demand.
• 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, including 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 assist in the preparation and participation of external audits and complete robust internal traceability checks.
• You will report directly to the QA Manager and work closely with production staff as a coach and guide to monitor and elevate hygiene compliance across the floor.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Further Information

This is a Full‑Time, Permanent position where we invest in our employees' well‑being and future.

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Comprehensive workplace pension scheme.

Location: Larne, County Antrim.
Weekly hours: 36 (Mon 7:00‑4:30, Tue‑Thu 7:30‑4:30, Fri 7:30‑12:30).

Please submit your CV and a brief outline of your relevant experience to [e-mail].