Coffee Lab Assistant

Calling all coffee lovers, we are the UK’s leading social enterprise coffee roaster and we have a new opening for a Laboratory Technician to join our Coffee Program Team. We make sure that drinking coffee today doesn’t destroy our chances of drinking coffee tomorrow.  If farmers can't make a living growing coffee, they’ll stop.  We put farmers first - we buy directly, pay decent prices and invest in local cooperatives. The only way to protect the future of coffee is to single-mindedly protect and support the people who grow it – and no other coffee company was literally created to do that.  Because we work in long-term relationships with farmers, we get pick of the crop – it’s a perk of our relationship.  So, we give good reason to choose our coffee. And that choice becomes a force for change.
Our brands include Cafédirect, Grumpy Mule, and Eros, and our flexible roasting and packaging capabilities make it simple to access our change-making sourcing.
Working Hours & Benefits:
8:30 – 5:00 – (Mon – Fri) Onsite Meltham Roastery
21 days annual leave per year + statutory bank holidays (rising to 25 days annual leave with service)
Stakeholder pension scheme
Annual leave purchase scheme
1 x wellbeing day per annum
Discount on Company Products
Edenred Discount Platform
Barista and equipment training
This role is perfect for a curious minded, coffee lover to join our business and grow their knowledge about roasting and coffee cupping techniques.  They will be responsible for supporting with the organisation of the Roastery and Coffee Lab. It is a hands-on role that will assist the Coffee Programme Team in the day to day running of the department.
What can you expect to be doing:

• Preparation of cupping
• Regular cupping and assistance with quality control (training provided)
• Record keeping including roast and cupping results
• Sample roasting (training provided)
• Organisation and cleaning of work space
• Weighing, grinding and packing of coffee
• Daily data recording and reporting
• Assistance with hosting visitors and customers
• Brewing coffee or making barista drinks (training provided)
• General assistance around the roastery and completing adhoc duties as and when required.

What is in it for you:

• Development of palate with regular cupping and tasting
• Great platform to learn about various aspects of the industry
• Trained to roast and blend coffee
• Barista and equipment training will be provided

What we are looking for:

• A passion for coffee
• A curious mind
• Reliable and self-sufficient
• A willingness to get stuck in and a desire to learn
• Attention to detail and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well and be an integral part of a small team
• Previous experience in coffee production or barista work would be desirable
• Proof of eligibility to work unrestricted in the UK