Research & Development – Pilot Plant and Capex 12 Month Placement
Research & Development – Pilot Plant and Capex 12 Month Placement
Chemical, Process, Manufacturing.
Who are JDE?
JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts.
Why work at JDE?
5 Interns tell us what they love about working at JDE.
They've built their business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it.
About the role
Please note: JDE are unable to sponsor visas for these roles
The Pilot Plant Team is responsible for developing new process test equipment to deliver innovation and growth across all JDE manufacturing locations. The Pilot Plant is a large, automated facility with a broad range of equipment for roast coffee, instant coffee, capsules, dairy and liquids processing.
The role is ideally suited to a Chemical Engineer and includes an excellent mix of practical work, operation of process equipment as well as design and purchasing of new equipment.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
Understanding of Health & Safety across the entire facility, compliance, environment, machine, quality and food safety requirements.
Communication with key stakeholders to develop engineering solutions from concept & design through to installation and operation – including visits to JDE manufacturing locations.
Detailed process design and engineering project management that facilitates new equipment installation and continuous process improvement, working closely with suppliers and managing engineering contractors.
Responsible for Risk Assessments, Work instructions, Commissioning and Training of new processes and equipment.
Supporting and enabling Pilot Plant trial activities.
Driving external relationships with suppliers to ensure technical developments are kept up to date.
Key Skills:
If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years.
We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.
Job requirements
Ability to communicate in a clear efficient manner creating clarity and understanding.
Focus and drive to create the outcomes to which you have committed.
Innovative, with confidence to challenge the ‘WHY’.
Ability to project manage.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
A starting salary of £20,000 plus a £1,500 (after tax) sign on bonus paid in your first week with the business.
27 days' annual leave.
Company pension scheme.
Student charity committee. Every week, placement students from each charity team get together to discuss exciting ideas to fundraise for their chosen charity.
Great coffee every day! Free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training!
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