Coffee Quality Specialist - food manufacturing

B3 Jobs Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Northfleet seeks a Coffee Quality Specialist to oversee roasting and quality standards. The role involves sensory analysis and product development. Candidates should have Q Grader or SCA certifications, alongside experience in food and beverage quality assurance. The position offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000 per annum, with additional benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance

Other company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage sensory analysis is required.
• Preferably holding coffee-specific certifications such as Q Grader or SCA qualifications.
• Experience in roasting and product development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to ensure correct roasting profiles and blend quality.
• Assess raw materials and finished products through cupping and grading.
• Support new product development by creating and trialling blends.

Skills

Food and beverage sensory analysis

Knowledge of coffee trends

Training and collaboration skills

Education

Q Grader certification

SCA qualifications

Job description

Overview

Coffee Quality Specialist

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, market-leading business which supplies some of the world s top companies in the retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets. The business is currently expanding and is committed to continually redefining its range and prides itself on developing innovative new products.

About the Coffee Quality Specialist job

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will provide technical support and data on beans and finished products. You ll work closely with the production team to handle stakeholder inquiries and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to ensure correct roasting profiles, blend quality, grinding, and moisture standards, documenting results accurately.
• Assess raw materials and finished products through cupping, grading, sampling, and providing clear feedback on quality or taste non-conformities.
• Support NPD by creating and trialling new blends, roast profiles, and documentation, while liaising with customers on product needs and tastings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by training staff, supporting cupping panels, collaborating with internal teams, and promoting coffee excellence across the business.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have experience in food and beverage sensory analysis, preferably holding coffee-specific certifications such as Q Grader and/or SCA qualifications.
• Experience in roasting, product development, and a passion for coffee trends would be highly beneficial.

More details

The Coffee Quality Specialist job (ref:8945) is paying £38,000 to £42,000 per annum according to your experience.

The site is based in North Kent and is commutable from areas of both London and Essex. Some UK and European travel is required from time to time.

The package includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, employee assistance programme, Life Assurance plus other company benefits.

The working hours are Monday to Friday usual office hours.

Alternate job titles

• Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Assistant Quality Manager
• Quality Supervisor
• QA Team Leader
• Senior QA Auditor
• Technical Supervisor
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• Coffee Quality Technician
• Coffee Standards Specialist