Food Technologist

Iceland Foods Ltd.; Trafford, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company in the food sector, seeking a dedicated Food Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring food safety and quality compliance, where you'll apply your expertise to investigate complaints, maintain technical systems, and oversee product specifications. With a focus on detail and communication, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about food safety and ready for a new challenge, this role could be your perfect fit!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Free parking onsite

Length of Service Awards

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

50% off Restaurant Discount

15% off Iceland Store Discount

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or similar background in food safety.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and ensure thorough responses.
• Complete recipes and product specifications accurately.
• Undertake routine finished product testing and analysis.

Skills

Food science degree

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in Food Science

Tools

Quality Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Cucina

Are you looking for a fresh, exciting opportunity to develop in the Technical sector? We are seeking a hands-on, engaged communicator to join us as a Food Technologist at our Trafford Park site.

This role provides essential technical support and maintains compliance for food safety and quality. The role requires proactive handling of complaints, accurate completion of finished product specifications and maintenance of technical systems. This role requires a key eye for detail, excellent communication skills and adaptability.

If you’re looking for a new challenge to apply your knowledge and organisational skillset within the Technical sector, and are passionate about food safety, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Role Details

Role: Food Technologist

Salary: between £27,000K - £32,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, typically 8:00AM/9:00AM – 16:00/17:00PM

Contract: Permanent

Job Description

The Food Technologist will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Investigate complaints, find root cause and corrective actions, and ensure all responses are completed thoroughly with minimal delay
• Complete recipes and finished product specifications meeting customer requirements and ensuring right first-time approach.
• Administration and Maintenance of relevant technical systems e.g. Quality Management System, Supplier Approval, Raw material specifications
• Undertake routine finished product testing and analysis of results, investigating any adverse results.
• Compile trending information for meetings and audits to drive improvements for complaints, GMP’s, micro and other technical Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Assist in implementing and monitoring quality control procedures

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Food science degree or a background in a similar food safety role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Works well within a team and independently.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the food industry, in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits at Cucina, including:

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Free parking onsite
• Length of Service Awards
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% off Restaurant Discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
• 15% off Iceland Store Discount, including double discount weeks

Your Application

So, if you are up for the challenge and have the desired drive and determination, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 21^st May, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!