Plant Quality and Food Safety Technician

About the role

Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus is recruiting a Plant Quality and Food Safety Technician for the Kykkos plant. The post covers chemical, physical and microbiological analysis, inspection of critical production points and equipment, packaging testing, line hygiene and GMP standards, with detailed records and reports. It is a one-year contract with possible renewal, on a 3-shift rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect critical production points and equipment
• Carry out chemical, physical and microbiological analyses of materials and products
• Perform packaging tests on finished products
• Ensure production line hygiene and GMPs/GLPs compliance
• Record and report test results, including statistical analysis
• Prepare laboratory reagents and microbiological samples and apply microbiological methods accurately
• Maintain knowledge of microbiological quality standards and take part in microbiological validation programmes
• Collaborate on production procedures following standards and support ISO implementation for quality, safety, environment and water

Required profile

• Degree in Food Technology or Science (e.g. chemist, microbiologist, chemical engineer)
• Good command of English
• Leadership and influencing skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Effective prioritisation and planning
• Desirable: previous food industry experience; knowledge of SAP is an advantage

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Microbiological analysis and quality control

What we offer

• Total monthly gross pay of €1,790, including COLA
• 13th and 14th salary payments
• Provident Fund and health insurance
• Kindergarten allowance, meal card and monthly product allowance
• Corporate discounts
• A company car for each shift, driven by one team member from Akaki to the plant