Assistant Roaster

Origin Coffee Ltd; Helston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Coffee Ltd is seeking an Assistant Roaster to join their production team in Porthleven, Cornwall. You'll gain hands-on experience in coffee roasting, ensure quality control, and be part of an inspiring team dedicated to sustainability and craft. This full-time role requires weekend shifts and offers a unique opportunity to build a career in speciality coffee.

Benefits

26 days holiday + birthday off

SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities

Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

Enhanced sick pay and personal days

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for coffee and a hunger to grow.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Confident with numbers and data.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor roasting machines.
• Handle green coffee safely and accurately.
• Join regular cupping and QC sessions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to turn your passion for speciality coffee into craft? As an Assistant Roaster, you'll join the beating heart of Origin’s production team in beautiful Porthleven, Cornwall. You’ll be trained by our expert Head of Coffee, HeadRoaster and Quality team, gaining hands-on experience with commercial roasting equipment, roast profile management, and flavour development.

Whether it’s green coffee handling, machine maintenance, or joining cupping sessions, you’ll be a key part of bringing our coffee to life, from sourcing to the final cup. If you're excited to build a career in speciality coffee with one of the UK's leading roasters, this is your opportunity.

Please note:Our roastery operates Monday through Saturday, and although this is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week contract, weekend shifts are required as part of the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and monitor our roasting machines safely and consistently
• Handle and move green coffee safely and accurately
• Follow roast schedules and adjust roast profiles as needed
• flag and report profile issues to the senior roasting team
• Keep roasting and cupping areas clean, tidy, and food safe
• Support green coffee inventory and storage movements
• Join regular cupping and QC sessions, offering sensory feedback

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for coffee and a hunger to grow
• Calm, focused energy, even when things get busy
• Great communicator and team player
• Independent and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility
• Flexible, honest, and open to learning

Skills & Behaviours

• Physically fit, you’ll be on your feet and lifting regularly
• Process-driven, organised, and punctual
• Detail-oriented with a questioning, curious mindset
• Confident working with numbers, data, and roasting logs

Values & Mindset

• Driven by sustainability, craft, and quality
• Ambitious yet humble, keen to contribute and improve
• Aligned with Origin’s values of inclusivity, creativity, and care

Desirable Extras

• Experience in food production or warehousing
• Skills with Microsoft Excel or MO365
• Exposure to coffee roasting or QC processes
• Strong sensory skills and love of flavour exploration
• Awareness of coffee origins, processing, and industry trends

Why Origin

• 26 days holiday + your birthday off + flexible bank holidays
• All the coffee you could dream of – plus discounts on merch and partner products
• Work that’s meaningful, creative, and rooted in values
• Industry-leading brand with a people-first culture
• B-Corp certified and proudly independent
• SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities for all employees
• Enhanced family leave for every kind of parent
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay, period leave & personal days
• Two paid volunteering days every year

Everyone is Welcome at Origin

We believe that different perspectives make life richer and more inspiring. At Origin, we welcome everyone with open arms, regardless of race, colour, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, or age. Even if your skills or experience don’t perfectly match a specific role, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Why Join Us?

At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.

Ready to elevate Origin’s digital presence and shape the future of speciality coffee? Join us on this exciting journey.