Job Description

Bring new products to life with precision and passion.

At Refresco, we're not just bottling drinks--we're delivering excellence. As an

Implementation Coordinator

, you'll be at the heart of launching new products, packaging formats, and manufacturing processes that delight millions of consumers across the UK and beyond.


Working hand-in-hand with the Site Implementation Manager, Packaging Technologist, and cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring seamless, safe, and efficient transitions from concept to production. This is a role for a sharp, detail-driven collaborator who thrives on coordination, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make a real difference in a business committed to innovation, food safety, and sustainability.


Whether you're preparing factory trials, managing critical documentation, or supporting production with real-time troubleshooting, you'll see the direct results of your efforts on shelves across the country.

Implementation Coordinator - Refresco, Bridgwater

Days, Monday - Friday, 38 hours per week.

What's in it for you?

4% Annual bonus 4% Employer pension contribution Life assurance 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Purchase extra holiday scheme Online doctors' appointments for you and your family Access to employee benefits platform - Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.

The Role

Support seamless product launches

- Assist in executing product and packaging trials, ensuring all manufacturing introductions meet strict food safety, legal, and customer standards.

Coordinate across the value chain

- Work with Technical, Production, NPD, Planning, and external partners (labs, auditors, coldstores) to keep trials, documentation, and timelines on track.

Drive accuracy and readiness

- Help ensure SOPs, risk assessments, and technical records are complete and audit-ready before launch.

Enable packaging and process changes

- Assist with validation of new packaging formats and equipment, incorporating learnings into process improvements.

Lead on-site trial support

- Follow trial plans and gather key insights to inform continuous improvement initiatives.

Champion quality and compliance

- Collaborate on HACCP reviews, packaging NCRs, and supplier visits to ensure robust systems are in place for every launch.

Be a key communicator

- Host and support implementation meetings with cross-functional teams to align on goals and resolve post-launch issues quickly and effectively.

About You

You're someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and enjoys getting things right the first time. You bring both technical understanding and strong people skills to ensure the implementation process is smooth, accurate, and collaborative.

Essential

: A degree in a science-based discipline (e.g., Food Technology) or 2+ years' experience in a technical or quality role within the food or FMCG industry Demonstrated success supporting new product or packaging introductions in a manufacturing setting Strong communication and coordination abilities across multiple functions Familiarity with quality systems, trial documentation, and food safety principles (HACCP involvement a plus) A keen eye for detail, and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving Comfortable navigating both the factory floor and office-based systems, including MS Office

Key Performance Measures

Successful, on-time, in-full product and packaging launches Trial completion rate with validated learnings and next steps Documentation completeness prior to launch (SOPs, risk assessments, etc.) Timely resolution of post-launch issues Positive internal stakeholder feedback on coordination and execution

About Refresco:

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.



Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com.



Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started.



We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers.



Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.



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The recruitment process

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1

Do you think you have what it takes? Apply for this vacancy via our website. Please include your resume in your application.

2

We'll review your application and when we think we could be a match we will invite you for an interview to get to know you better. Sometimes the interviews will take place over multiple rounds.

3

If you are the preferred candidate for the role, we'll offer you a contract and welcome you to the Refresco team!


Refresco believes that the principle of equal opportunities is fundamental to our company's values. Our long-held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.