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