Master Roaster - Based Basildon

RHR UK; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coffee brand is seeking a passionate Master Roaster at their Basildon location. You will lead production, uphold quality standards, and shape roasting operations. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of coffee production, leadership experience, and a commitment to quality. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with perks including a discretionary bonus, private medical cover, and a strong pension plan.

Benefits

Share Investment Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Smart pension plan

Financial Support Fund

50% discount in Costa stores

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coffee roasting processes.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional coffee quality and roast to precise standards.
• Manage daily roasting operations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Support new product development through recipe creation.
• Operate and maintain production documentation and systems.
• Upskill roastery colleagues to ensure consistent roasting quality.
• Coordinate with Production, Packing, and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Strong Knowledge of Coffee Production & Roasting

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams

Understanding of productivity metrics

Solid grasp of food hygiene and safety

Comfortable using PC applications

Effective communicator with organizational skills

Tools

Probat systems

Navision

Job description

Master Roaster, Based Basildon

At Costa Coffee, were on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, were creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose.

As a proud part of the Coca-Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, were in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it's served in-store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment.

Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it's pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award-winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow together, we stir up success.

Join us as a Master Roaster at our cutting-edge Basildon Roastery where craftsmanship meets innovation. We're looking for a passionate coffee expert to lead production with precision, uphold the highest quality standards, and help shape the future of our roasting operations. If you live and breathe coffee and are excited by the challenge of scaling excellence in a world-class facility, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

With inspiring experiences, development programmes, and our apprenticeship scheme, your career can grow far beyond the day-to-day.

What youll do

Being a Master Roaster is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. Its your chance to stir up real success - which means youll be :

• Deliver Exceptional Coffee Quality. Roast coffee to precise standards using advanced Probat systems, ensuring every batch meets customer expectations and global food safety standards.
• Lead Safe, High-Performance Production. Manage daily roasting operations to meet volume and quality targets while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
• Support new product development through recipe creation, blend formulation, and trialstranslating innovation into scalable production.
• Operate and maintain production documentation and systems (Probat Plant Excellence, NAV ), ensuring traceability, order management, and stock accuracy.
• Share expertise to upskill roastery colleagues, ensuring consistent roasting quality and operational excellence across shifts.
• Work closely with Production, Packing, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination of green coffee, roasting schedules, and output..

Who you are

Its your unique ingredients were interested in :

• Strong Knowledge of Coffee Production & Roasting. Proven experience in coffee roasting processes, with working knowledge of roaster software, DMS systems, and sensory analysis (certifications a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and manage teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Understanding of productivity metrics, OEE, and continuous improvement within a food production setting.
• Solid grasp of food hygiene, health & safety, and global food safety standards (e.g., "BRC").
• Comfortable using PC applications (Excel, Word, Email), with experience in Navision ( / ) and basic understanding of electrical / mechanical systems.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills, able to plan production and collaborate across functions to meet targets.

So, why Costa?

We didnt become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integritywith some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections :

• Own a piece of Costas success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
• An annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution.
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme

And thats not all. Explore even more of our perks here :

Location Permanently based at Basildon Roastery. Mon to Fri working 06 : 30am to 15 : 30pm, 08 : 00am to 17 : 00pm and 10 : 00am to 19 : 00pm based on rotated shift & business requirement.

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please contact

We believe in living life with heart and that starts with our people. By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environmentone that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings. This rich diversity strengthens our teams and reflects the spirit of our global brand.

Grounded in our core valuesPassion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Playerswe strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. From empowering communities through the Costa Foundation to supporting local initiatives, were committed to changing lives in coffee-growing regions and right here at home.