Sampling Hygiene Technician

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.