Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?
We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.
As part of our continued growth, we are currently looking to recruit a QA Technologist to strengthen our team at our Cucina Site in Manchester .
About The Role
As a QA Technologist you will ensure all food products are manufactured safely, legally, and to the required quality standards by monitoring compliance with food safety systems, customer requirements, and site procedures.
Location: Manchester
As a QA Technologist your key responsibilities will be :
Quality & Food Safety
- Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety procedures
- Conduct factory and hygiene audits, glass & brittle plastic checks, and CCP
verification
- Support food safety incidents, investigations, and root cause analysis
- Ensure product quality standards are consistently met
Sampling, Testing & Records
- Carry out complaint Investigation
- Carry out product, environmental, and raw material sampling
- Perform Quality checks (weights, seals, labels, dates, allergens, etc.)
- Maintain accurate quality and traceability records
- Support shelf-life trials, process and product validations
Compliance & Standards
- Support compliance with BRCGS / SALSA
- Assist during external and customer audits
- Monitor allergen controls and segregation
- Review and complete documentation accurately and on time
Production Support
- Provide QA support to manufacturing teams on the factory floor
- Monitor quality KPIs
- Raise non-conformances and support corrective actions
- Challenge unsafe or non-compliant practices when required
About You:
Essential
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Food Safety Level 2
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Food manufacturing experience — Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
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Food safety knowledge — Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards
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Attention to detail — Strong record‑keeping and accuracy
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Fast‑paced production capability — Confident working in a busy, high‑volume environment
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Shift flexibility — Willingness to work shifts in a factory‑floor role
Desirable
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Food Science qualification — Food Science, Food Technology, or related qualification (desirable)
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HACCP Level 2+ — HACCP Level 2 or above (desirable)QA experience — Previous QA Technologist or QA Assistant experience
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BRCGS/SALSA understanding — Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety or SALSA Standard
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Customer COP knowledge — Experience working with customer codes of practice
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Microbiology exposure — Microbiology or food testing experience
Why Join Us?
Join a fast‑growing and forward‑thinking food solutions business that is redefining how the UK’s leading brands source, produce, and deliver food. We combine expertise in sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and menu development to create smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable supply chains.
We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.
You can also enjoy benefits such as:
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25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
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Company Pension Scheme
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Life assurance
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Ongoing training and career development
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Supportive and fast-growing company culture
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
