Assistant Roaster

Origin Coffee Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic coffee roasting company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Roaster to support daily roasting operations and quality checks. The role entails hands-on training in roasting and sensory evaluation, working in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on consistency and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have an interest in coffee, attention to detail, and the physical ability to handle products. This position offers a unique chance to develop a career in coffee roasting within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday, including your birthday off

Unlimited coffee and discounts

SCA training opportunities

5% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Practical mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Strong motivation to learn the craft of roasting.
• Physical ability to lift and move bags up to 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Support daily roasting operations: weighing, loading, and packaging roasted coffee.
• Monitor and record roast data for consistency.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in coffee production

Attention to detail

Collaborative communication

Tools

Digital tools for data logging

Cropster

Job description

About the role

As Origin enters an exciting new phase of growth and relocates to Sawmills, we’re expanding our roasting team to support this next chapter.

As an Assistant Roaster, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional coffee every day, supporting production, quality, and operations to ensure every batch meets our standards for flavour, consistency, and craft. Working closely with our roasters, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across roasting, sensory evaluation, and production processes.

Joining the team at this stage means being part of a growing operation and contributing to the evolution of our roasting capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Support daily roasting operations, including weighing, loading, and packaging roasted coffee.
• Assist in monitoring and recording roast data to ensure consistency.
• Prepare and label green and roasted coffee for production and QC.
• Maintain equipment and workspace cleanliness to the highest standards.
• Support cupping and quality checks alongside the roasting and QC teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement of production and roasting processes.

Who you are

• You’re practical, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.
• You have a keen interest in coffee and are motivated to learn the craft of roasting.
• You’re attentive to detail and take pride in doing things well and consistently.
• You’re collaborative and communicate clearly with others.
• You enjoy both the physical and technical aspects of hands‑on work; this is a manual role, and you’ll be happy moving both green and roasted coffee throughout the day.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in coffee production, hospitality, or a similar operational setting (desirable).
• An understanding of the coffee roasting process or a strong curiosity to learn.
• Comfort using digital tools for data logging (Cropster experience is a plus).
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and process improvement.
• Physical ability to lift and move coffee bags (up to 20 kg).

What success looks like

• Consistent support across daily roasting schedules.
• Accurate data and roast logs with minimal errors.
• Clean, safe, and efficient work areas.
• Positive collaboration across roasting, QC, and production teams.
• Clear progression in roasting and sensory understanding over time.

Working at Origin

Origin is an independent, founder‑led coffee brand driven by purpose and creativity. We source, roast, and serve exceptional coffee, staying deeply connected to the people and communities behind it. Working here means joining a team that values integrity, curiosity, and ownership, where your contribution helps shape how people experience coffee.

Why this role matters

Roasting is at the heart of what we do. As an Assistant Roaster, you’ll support the craft and consistency that define Origin’s reputation. This role is a foundation for developing your roasting career, as you learn directly from our experienced team while contributing to our daily production success.

Working at Origin

• 26 days’ holiday, including your birthday off, plus flexible bank holidays
• Unlimited coffee and discounts on merchandise and partner products
• B Corp certified and proudly independent
• People‑first culture with meaningful, values‑led work
• SCA training and learning opportunities for everyone
• Enhanced family leave, sick pay, period leave, and personal days
• 5 % employer pension contribution
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service
• Two paid volunteering days each year.

Everyone is welcome at Origin

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity, even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

Please note:

Origin will begin relocating its Roastery production and HQ in early 2026, moving from Porthleven to a new site near Truro and Perranporth, just off the A30. Ideally, you have a clean driving license or are at least learning to drive.