The Role

We're looking for an experienced full-time Production Roaster to join our close-knit team on a rolling fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced roaster with a minimum of 2 years experience, with a strong focus on quality and passion for their work.

This temporary role will involve taking on a range of responsibilities from roasting coffee, cupping and ensuring we meet our day to day production and operations goals during a busy period for our team.

The role will include but not be limited to

• Roasting coffee
• Weighing green coffee in preparation for roasting
• Contribute to Quality Control - through cupping and other brew methods
• Blending roasted coffee in preparation for packing
• Packing roasted coffee
• Record keeping and data entry
• General roastery cleaning and maintenance of roasting equipment
• Receiving green coffee deliveries

Essential Requirements

• At least 2 years experience as a production roaster
• Available to start in the role in November 2026
• Proof of the right to work in the UK
• Residing within a reasonable commutable distance from our roastery in E17

Desirable

• Attention to detail
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and numeracy skills
• Strong work ethic with a desire to excel
• Ability to work through situations in a mature, logical and creative manner when necessary
• A team player willing to seek advice where appropriate and contribute constructive suggestions.
• Counterbalance forklift licence (ideal)

The successful candidate will get

• Salary: Competitive
• Salary Exchange Scheme: A Pension Salary Exchange scheme with employer contributions starting at 5%
• Work/Life Balance: 28 days paid holiday plus all bank holidays a full year (pro-rata)
• Wellness: Company sick pay, an Eye Care scheme, and 24/7 access to an
• Discounts: Generous discounts at the SQM online store, TensHundredsThousands, and 20% off everything at Prufrock Coffee, Farringdon.
• Daily Fuel: A fully stocked pantry and endless free coffee, tea, plus free beans to take home.
• Coffee Growth: Weekly team cuppings, and full access to pro-level equipment to hone your craft
• Community & Culture: Christmas party, our famous Annual Brewing Competition, and a culture rooted in kindness, inclusivity and genuine teamwork.