Quality Assurance Assistant
Jennings Bakery Ltd
Employer Location: AntrimPhone Number: 02828260508
Email: john@jenningsbakery.com
Web: jenningsbakery.com
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? 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!
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 customer’s 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. 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.
- 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.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- We 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.
Further Information
To apply email your CV to the employer. 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. 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 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 customer’s 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. Our Values: Join a team that promotes coaching, offers and asks for help, and makes decisions based on facts with a curious mindset. If your passion is compliance and detail, apply now! Please submit your CV and a brief outline of your relevant experience to quality@jenningsbakery.com
- Vacancy ID
- 1747922
- Job ref.
- JH271125
- Job Sector
- Food Production
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Larne
- Salary
- £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 36
- Published date
- 27/11/2025
- Closing date
- 31/12/2025
- Worktime
- Mon (7am - 4.30pm), Tue-Thu (7.30am - 4.30pm), Fri (7.30am - 12.30pm).