Material Movement Operator, Sidcup x3 (106478)

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Foots Cray is looking for an Operator to manage manufacturing operations. The role involves safely moving materials, monitoring production lines, and conducting basic maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork and communication skills, and experience in food or beverage manufacturing is a plus. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible schedules and an hourly pay rate of £16.62. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct basic maintenance, fault-finding, or troubleshooting.
• Experience in food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing is helpful but not essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, load, and unload materials and finished goods.
• Monitor production lines and report any issues or faults promptly.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Basic maintenance

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you! Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

As an Operator you’ll play a key part in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. Working across different areas, including Goods In, Process, and Manufacturing, you’ll help move materials safely, operate machinery, complete basic maintenance and hygiene tasks, and support quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, load, and unload materials and finished goods.
• Ensure materials are stored, issued, and returned correctly.
• Operate equipment safely, supporting start‑up, changeover, and shutdown activities.
• Monitor production lines and report any issues or faults promptly.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance to keep equipment and areas in good condition.
• Complete quality and safety checks in line with site standards.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet daily targets and maintain high standards.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to conduct basic maintenance, fault‑finding, or troubleshooting.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience in food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing (helpful but not essential).
• Interest in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles.
• Reliability, proactive attitude, and commitment to working safely and effectively as part of a team.

About the Site

Sidcup Operations plays a pivotal role within the CCEP network, producing around 50% of the GB SKU portfolio. The site offers a one‑stop shop to the GB Market with a range of packages that are single sourced from Sidcup, such as the wide portfolio range of small cans. Across their 7 manufacturing lines the site can produce 480,000 cans every hour, 96,000 PET bottles every hour and 48,000 Glass bottles. There are currently around 300 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Sidcup and further afield across other GB sites and Pan‑European locations.

About CCEP

Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is a major fast‑moving consumer goods business and the world's largest independent Coca‑Cola bottler. We are a dedicated team of 33,200 people, serving 2 million customers in 29 countries, and we make, sell and distribute the world's most loved drinks brands such as Coca‑Cola®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Costa Coffee® and Monster®. We have also expanded into alcohol with ready‑to‑drink Jack Daniel’s and Coca‑Cola, and we aim for a workforce as diverse as our products with a culture that fosters belonging and inclusivity.

Compensation and Work Schedule

We offer both full‑time and part‑time positions with flexible schedules that include a combination of day and night shifts. The hourly pay rate is £16.62.