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:

At Jacobs Douwe Egberts we’re inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. Here in the UK & Ireland we are known for leading coffee brands including Kenco, L’Or and Tassimo. With associates spread across 3 locations in Hurley (nr Maidenhead), Banbury and Dublin.

This position is based at our Manufacturing site in Banbury. The Freeze Dried Operator is part of the Process team who form a key part of the wider Manufacturing function. The Manufacturing function ensures the integration of all key business processes from supplier to customers, green coffee beans to award winning coffee. The team covers sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and planning processes, they ensure optimal alignment between demand and supply at a global scale.

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to fully support the operational aspects of the Freeze Dried department within the coffee processing plant with particular attributes and emphasis on team work within a multi-skilled workforce environment.

Key responsibilities of the role:  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To operate and control the Plant to ensure that Coffee targets and volumes are met.
• To be responsible for the continuous monitoring of the plant in the field
• To be involved in taking an active part in the planned maintenance and repair of Plant and Equipment
• To be trained in Operator Asset Care (OAC) and carry out OAC running checks/repair work as required
• To conduct finished product testing and facilitate subsequent storage plus manage any non-conforming product including:

                                              -         Oil Plating

                                              -          Reefed system

                                              -          Quality Control Sampling (Lab testing, Phoenix input)

                                              -          Tote and Bag filling

• Make up and operate rework systems and manage rework stocks, communicate with SD area.
• Operate primary product extraction plant.
• Carry out plant (2SN) field duties.
• Operate secondary extraction plant (THEO), liquor management process and communicate with Spray Dried and Utilities areas.
• Carry out THEO liquor management field duties.
• Operate Freeze Dried liquor management and all associated equipment.
• Carry out liquor management field duties.
• Operate FD process including; Foaming, Cold Room/Granulation (cold room medical required, Drier (confined space qualification required), Transport systems
• Carry out field duties on FD process as above
• Assist or carryout some technical duties if trained and competent to do so.
• Be proactive in fault finding, C.I. and GE improvement initiatives.
• Maintain good levels of housekeeping in all areas as above

• As part of a small working group the successful applicant will be expected to be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to take on a range of responsibilities without the need for supervision.
• It will be advantageous to have some knowledge of P.C. based Plant Operation, coupled with sufficient Technical knowledge and/or aptitude to meet the demands of the role.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment within an operational role is ideal.
• A F.L.T. Licence will be required (opportunity to take test). 
• Please note due to the nature of the environment you will have to pass the medical requirements to work in these conditions.

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