Food Technologist - Trafford Park, Manchester

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food Technologist to join their team at the Trafford Park site. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in food safety and quality assurance, where you will be responsible for investigating complaints, maintaining compliance, and ensuring product specifications meet customer requirements. With a focus on detail and strong communication skills, you will play a key role in driving improvements in food safety. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in the food industry!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan

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 relevant food safety experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and ensure thorough responses.
• Complete product specifications and maintain technical systems.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Food Science Degree

Background in Food Safety

Job description

Food Technologist - Trafford Park, Manchester

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 21st May, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!