Technical Operator (1x permanent & 1x 12 month FTC) - East Kilbride
Coca-Cola European Partners
East Kilbride, Glasgow, UK
Entry Level
Technical Operator – East Kilbride
1x Permanent | 1x 12 month FTC | Salary: £35,211 base + £11,587 shift allowance (total £46,798)
Annualised Flex Conti Contract (42 hrs, 7‑day days & nights operation)
Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Related Pay Bonus + Share Scheme + Competitive Pension Contributions + Laundered Uniform + All Safety Equipment provided + Subsidised canteen on-site + Free hot and cold drinks + Free parking + Excellent Parental Benefits
What you become part of
Our East Kilbride site is one of the largest and most versatile operations in Great Britain, producing around 38 million cases of drinks every year across four high‑performance lines (two glass and two PET). It is also the only site in GB that produces our Appletiser range in glass, offering a unique opportunity to gain specialist experience.
This role provides exceptional development potential, both within East Kilbride and across our wider GB and pan‑Euro‑Pacific network.
What to expect
As a Technical Operator, you’ll work closely with your Team Leader and colleagues to operate and maintain our production equipment safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering production plans, meeting quality and yield targets, and driving continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating machinery in line with efficiency, safety, and quality standards
Carrying out CIP, SIP, and cleaning routines to maintain GMP and micro standards
Performing basic maintenance, asset care, and minor repairs
Following site safety practices and promoting zero‑accident behaviours
Conducting quality checks and escalating non‑conformances
Using line‑monitoring systems and data sources to track and improve performance
Carrying out effective shift handovers
Ordering, using, and returning stock in line with site processes
Supporting and leading continuous‑improvement activities
Working collaboratively with Engineers to improve equipment reliability
Upholding all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and hygiene requirements
Maintaining a clean, organised work area and demonstrating pride in the site
Taking ownership of work quality and identifying opportunities for improvement
Adapting flexibly to tasks and contributing to team, department, and site goals
Skills & essentials
We are looking for someone with:
Strong analytical ability
Good numerical competence
Experience with basic quality‑control techniques
Clear, confident communication skills
The ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively
The ability to work independently or as part of a team
Adaptability and a flexible approach to change
The closing date for applications is 16/04/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks.
We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to .
We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio
