Micro & Quality Analyst - Wakefield

Micro and Quality Analyst - Wakefield

Permanent | Shift pattern: 3 on / 3 off – Days & Nights (42 hrs/week)

Salary: £38,527

Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Private Medical Insurance + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working

What you become part of

Wakefield Operations is one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Producing some of the world's most recognised brands, the site operates in a fast-paced, highly automated environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

As the largest soft drinks manufacturing site in Europe and the second largest site within CCEP, Wakefield produces almost 50% of Great Britain's volume across eight manufacturing lines and two preform lines. With more than 450 colleagues working across Manufacturing, Engineering and QESH, it's a site where innovation, collaboration and development are at the heart of everyday operations.

With continued investment in people, technology and operational excellence, Wakefield offers genuine opportunities to develop your career locally or across our wider GB and European network.

As a Micro and Quality Analyst, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety and integrity of some of the nation's favourite brands. Working as part of a highly skilled Quality team, you'll help ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards while supporting a culture of quality across the site.

What to expect

This is a varied, hands-on laboratory role that combines scientific testing, technical problem-solving and operational support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out laboratory sampling, quality testing, microbiological analysis and sensory evaluations to ensure products consistently meet specification.
• Providing technical and quality support to production teams, helping to identify, investigate and resolve quality-related issues.
• Maintaining laboratory standards through equipment calibration, routine checks and accurate recording of technical data.
• Supporting food safety, health and safety, environmental and hygiene standards across the site, helping to create a safe and compliant working environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple departments, participating in shift handovers and contributing to effective communication across the operation.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, supporting best practice and helping the team deliver operational excellence.

Skills And Essentials

We're looking for someone who combines scientific knowledge with a practical, proactive approach and enjoys working as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• An understanding of laboratory processes, microbiological testing, food manufacturing or quality assurance environments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret, record and communicate technical data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard IT systems.
• A positive, collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• The flexibility to work a rotating days and nights shift pattern in a manufacturing environment.

If you're passionate about science, quality and continuous improvement, and want to build your career within one of Europe's most advanced manufacturing facilities, we'd love to hear from you.