Microbiologist in Colchester

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!

Sidcup Operations plays a pivotal role within the CCEP network, producing around 50% of the GB SKU portfolio. The site offers a one stop shop to the GB Market with a range of packages that are single sourced from Sidcup, such as the wide portfolio range of small cans. Across their 7 manufacturing lines the site can produce 480,000 cans every hour, 96,000 PET bottles every hour and 48,000 Glass bottles. There are currently around 300 employees across Manufacturing, QSE and Engineering, experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Sidcup and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.

Please note this is a part time position and the shifts will be as followed:

• 2 nights - 3 days off
• 2 days - 2 days off
• 3 nights - 16 days off

Key Responsibilities

• You will become a key member of the site Microbiology team, performing and monitoring microbiological tests in line with company and legal requirements.
• Working consistently with operational teams to continually develop quality performance and compliance.
• Supporting the launch of new sensitive products by execution and coordination of microbiology checks following protocols.
• Completing microbiological analysis as part of the investigation into complaints to identify the (potential) source/root cause to enable resolution.
• Co-ordinating and supporting site validation activities relating to facility, equipment, hygiene and CIP (Clean in Place) systems.
• Providing routine and ad-hoc microbiological testing, monitor performance and initiate relevant actions for results or trends.
• Completing all testing as per micro sampling plan.
• Managing and maintaining condition and supply of microbiology testing equipment, consumables and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure efficiency of laboratory operations by identifying and exploiting new technologies.
• Working with the Lines to help guide better GMP.
• Supporting other QESH departments as necessary.
• Good time management and able to work alone and are accountable for driving your own actions.
• Completing the yearly Proficiency testing.
• Completing sensory training and be part of the sensory team.
• Own and drive your objectives.

Experience preferred

• Operation in a FMCG production laboratory, preferably in the beverage industry.
• Bachelor degree in Microbiology/Food science or relevant experience.
• Food safety Knowledge.
• Good communication.
• Methodical and organised and great at problem solving.

The closing date for applications is 26/5/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.

From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we've got some way to go, but we'll get there with the support of our people. It's them who drive our future growth.