Coffee Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in coffee solutions is seeking a Coffee Engineer to manage the installation and service of high-end coffee machines in the Braintree area. The role offers competitive pay of up to £38,000, a 1-in-4 weekend rota, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have experience with traditional espresso machines and bean-to-cup systems, alongside a strong electro-mechanical background. Comprehensive training and company vehicle are provided, supporting professional development and supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Full training and upskilling

Long-term development opportunities

Supportive technical team

Specialist tooling provided

PPE and branded workwear supplied

Qualifications

• Experience with traditional espresso machines and bean-to-cup systems is essential.
• Strong electro-mechanical background.
• IT literate and comfortable using modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Control the installation, maintenance, service, and repairs of coffee machines.
• Manage work in progress and complete all relevant paperwork.
• Diagnose faults and undertake preventative maintenance on coffee equipment.

Skills

Experience with traditional espresso machines

Electro-mechanical background

IT literate

Tools

La Marzocco

Rancilio

Expobar

Wega

Fracino

Iberital

La Spaziale

Faema

Job description

Coffee Engineer

Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion for working with high‑end equipment in a specialist industry? A leading company within the coffee solutions sector has a newly created opportunity for a Coffee Engineer to join the team. They are ideally looking for an engineer based in the East London or Essex region, offering up to £38k basic depending on experience, with a 1‑in‑4 weekend rota. The position has been created due to further expansion of the region. The role offers many opportunities for progression once you have joined the business. As a respected name in their field, they are highly supportive in career development and offer exceptional training and upskilling programmes to support you in your ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be in control of the installation, maintenance, service, and repairs of high‑end traditional and bean‑to‑cup coffee machines on various customer sites within your postcode area.
• Managing your own work in progress, ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed accurately, attending regular training courses to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of equipment, and being an active team player sustaining the company's prestigious reputation.
• Finding, diagnosing, and rectifying faults, and undertaking preventative maintenance on a wide range of coffee equipment at customer sites.

Requirements

• Experience with traditional espresso machines and bean‑to‑cup systems is essential.
• Strong electro‑mechanical background.
• Desired experience with one or more of the following brands: La Marzocco, Rancilio, Expobar, Wega, Fracino, Iberital, La Spaziale, Faema.
• IT literate and comfortable using modern technology.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Candidates from catering equipment, vending machines, white goods, or general electro‑mechanical backgrounds will also be considered.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• 1‑in‑4 weekend rota.
• Overtime available.
• Company vehicle.
• Full training and upskilling provided.
• Long‑term development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive technical team.
• All specialist tooling provided.
• PPE and branded workwear supplied.

If you are looking for a change in career with a fresh challenge, where you will be supported in your future career goals, then this could be the opportunity for you. If you meet the above requirements, please click apply and a member of our dedicated team will be in contact.