Quality Assistant – Food

Permanent Quality Assistant required for locally homegrown business based in Belfast.

Role Purpose:

The Quality Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to the Technical department within a busy food production environment. The role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting food safety and quality systems, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with company and customer standards.

Duties will include:

• Provide general administrative support to the Technical department.
• Assist in maintaining food safety and quality management systems.
• Complete and update technical documentation, records, and specifications.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and site inspections.
• Assist with traceability exercises and product checks.
• Monitor and file production and quality records accurately.
• Support investigations relating to non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Help ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Liaise with production teams regarding quality-related matters.
• Any other duties required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a food manufacturing or production environment ideally within a Technical or Quality department.
• Experience working within a Technical or Quality department.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, or food safety standards would be advantageous

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am 5:00pm & Friday: 8:00am 3:30pm

Salary & Benefits

• £29,000 £30,000 per annum
• Paid breaks
• Lunch provided daily
• Permanent, full-time position

For further information contact Tanya Lyttle at GenTech Recruitment on to discuss further.

Skills:Quality Assistant Knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS Maintain food safety and quality management system

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