Job Description

Coffee roasting is part craft, part science and always about care. As a Production Roaster at Extract Coffee Roasters, you'll be at the heart of our roastery, transforming green coffee into something special.

This is a hands-on role where you'll operate commercial roasting equipment, track roast data, cup and taste for quality and keep the roastery running smoothly. From calibrating roast curves to supporting packaging and inventory, your work connects farm to cup every single day.

You'll be joining a team that values consistency, curiosity and collaboration. We are a team who take pride in doing things properly and who share our purpose to Make Coffee Better.

What you'll be doing

Roasting operations. Run commercial roasting equipment, follow roast profiles, and track detailed batch data. Quality & sensory evaluation. Cup, taste and assess roast outcomes, giving constructive feedback to maintain consistency. Production support. Prepare green coffee for roasting, help with packaging, labelling, grinding and dispatch when needed. Inventory. Contribute to stock management, recording usage and supporting monthly reconciliations. Equipment & facilities. Carry out cleaning, preventative maintenance and support a safe, well-organised roastery. Health & safety. Follow all H&S and food safety standards, using correct handling techniques and PPE. Collaboration & Team work. Share knowledge with colleagues, adapt when the plan changes and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Essential

Experience in coffee roasting, food production, or manufacturing. Physically fit, comfortable lifting 10-25kg and working on your feet. Confident using roast software (e.g. Artisan, Cropster) and interpreting data. A methodical, process-driven approach with strong attention to detail. Team player with good communication skills and integrity. Passion for coffee, quality and doing things the right way.

Desirable

Experience with commercial roasting machines Sensory training or certifications (SCA, Roaster Guild, Q Grader). Knowledge of green coffee origins and processing methods. Food safety or health & safety training (e.g. HACCP, IOSH).

Why join Extract?

We're proud to be on our B Corp journey, committed to sustainability, equity and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Cycle-to-work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support) Paid sick leave Paid volunteer days Great coffee, roasted by you

How to apply

If you're ready to bring craft, care, and curiosity to one of the most visible roles in the coffee supply chain, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Work Location: In person