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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.
