Purpose of the job
· A hands-on role to sample, test, document and report on the hygienic performance of the Costa Express machine fleet out in field and within Laboratory conditions:
· Conducting Microbiological sampling and tests on existing Coffee dispensing equipment out in UK markets to ensure they meet the highest standards for the coffee industry - legal hygiene compliance.
· Supporting methodologies and procedures to evaluate for Food hygiene aspects, document and qualify technologies in each of our equipment categories as required (e.g field trials)
· Planning sample plans and routes with Technical Manager to drive efficiencies through test locations whilst meeting sample plan criteria for 2025.
· Main stakeholders include:
· External:
· Costa Coffee Express Markets UK and Coca-Cola Bottlers
· Internal: Global Technical, UK Operations, Product Development teams (Costa X)
Main Key Tasks & Activities
· Specifics, With Whom/ What Over what time scale?
· Conducting agreed Microbiological sampling and testing protocols on Costa Express concessions at specified UK locations.
· Collating samples to send to third party laboratories for analysis as required.
· Following aseptic and hygienic practices at all times when performing testing and sampling
· Documenting test plans and protocols
· Documenting machine behaviour and reporting on performance when applicabl
What's the end result?
· Ensuring required legal sampling plans are adhered to and completed.
· Reports clearly and concisely that the test & sampling plans have been conducted.
· Reports any issues in a timely manner.
· Improved product quality and reliability overall for Costa Express machines
What Key Performance Indicators will be measured to evaluate success?
· Relevant, accurate test and sampling methods and results captured.
· All sample plan protocols completed to plan and on time.
· Implementation of changes applied in the field
· Knowledge- Essential & Desirable (Expert understanding)
Essentials
· Experience in a Food or University QC testing laboratory or food production environment
Desirables
· Laboratory testing - ideally Microbiological
· Skills- Essential & Desirable (Expert ability)
Essentials
· Champions Costa's values of passion, trust, warmth, disciplined to deliver & courage
· Focuses on driving results with pace and striving for highest quality in everything they do.
· Use of Microsoft Office Suite
· Planning & organisation skills
· Effective communication
· Full, clean driving licence
Desirables
· Health and Safety background
· Experience- Essential & Desirable (Proven expertise)
Essentials
· Educated to A-Level standard in science related subject or proven experience in a Food production or QC Laboratory testing environment.
Desirables
· Manufacturing or food retail experience
· Food safety training e.g Level 2 minimum food hygiene certificate
Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy