We believe amazing things can happen over a cup of coffee.

Everyone’s coffee experience is unique – that’s why we bring this flavour into our careers. We keep our care and guidance individual to you. We celebrate achievements and support one another in a workplace that’s committed to doing the right thing – all across the world.

Our goal is simple but ambitious. Jacobs Douwe Egberts: a coffee for every cup.

JDE is a €5 billion global business retaining a start-up feel and containing some of the leading brands in Coffee and Tea – Kenco, L’OR, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts to name a few.

The UK represents a top 5 global market for JDE and continues to be a growth engine for the category, driving premiumisation by leading the single-serve partition with the Tassimo brand and premiumising the instant coffee segment through Kenco, L’OR and the Douwe Egberts brands.

Working with us is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the world’s largest pure play coffee company.

Business context of the role:

As a key member of the Engineering department the Electrical Technician will work closely with and support the Maintenance and production teams in ensuring key Production targets and Maintenance outages are met.

So, if you are looking to make an impact at shaping the future, delivering a coffee for ever cup in a driven, fast-paced environment, then look no further!

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to be part of a small team, involved in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our production equipment across Coffee Process, Freeze Dried and Utilities departments.

Key responsibilities of the role:  

• Take Responsibility for carrying out all planned maintenance activities ensuring Plant and equipment is at peak efficiency.
• Ensure all plant safety systems meet compliance with statutory requirements through routine testing and, where appropriate, replacement of equipment as necessary.
• Undertake small projects related to instrumentation and process improvement.
• Perform regular calibration, maintenance and testing of process instrumentation.
• Ensure Electrical schematics are up to date and to the required standards.
• Ensure all aspects of maintenance meet relevant health and safety standards.
• Assist shift leads/coordinators with plant breakdown activities as required.
• Minimise unplanned downtime through pro-active maintenance.
• Use SAP business system to record all maintenance activities.
• Maintain regular daily contact with maintenance coordinators and shift leads to ensure maintenance issues are being dealt with effectively.

• Preferably you will have completed an electrical engineering apprenticeship.
• Relevant electrical technical qualification (ONC Minimum).
• Systematic and logical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation, initiative and commitment.
• Energetic, persistent and pragmatic.
• You will need to be self-motivated, self-managed & determined.
• Have a flexible attitude and approach to the role.
• Be an effective team player.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate and driven associates who challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and support one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing across the globe. Your achievements here will get noticed.

Jacobs Douwe Egberts is a global coffee & tea company, serving consumers in more than 80 countries through iconic brands including: JACOBS, TASSIMO, MOCCONA, SENSEO, L'OR, DOUWE EGBERTS, KENCO, PILAO and GEVALIA