About the role
As part of our Automation Team at Origin Coffee, you will be an integral part of our production team, responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining automated packaging equipment, ensuring our freshly roasted coffee is packed accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
What you'll do
Machine Operation
Carry out quality checks on finished products, including pack presentation, seal integrity, dating, and weight accuracy.
Equipment Care & Maintenance
Health, Safety & Compliance
Work collaboratively with colleagues across production, roasting, warehouse, and planning departments.
Embrace and champion Origin Coffee’s values, including honesty, authenticity, and a commitment to excellence.
Who you are
A practical, hands-on individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
Organised and reliable, with the ability to follow processes and consistently meet production targets.
Confident operating machinery and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and investigates issues rather than waiting for others to resolve them.
Comfortable carrying out basic machine troubleshooting and identifying the root cause of production challenges.
Willing to liaise with equipment manufacturers and service providers when required to minimise downtime.
A strong team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills and ways of working.
Passionate about continuous improvement and contributing ideas to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
What you'll bring
Essential
Experience operating automated packaging or processing equipment.
Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and quality systems.
What success looks like
Taking ownership of your work and consistently delivering high-quality products.
Operating machinery safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving production issues.
Troubleshooting equipment faults and working with colleagues, suppliers, and manufacturers to find effective solutions.
Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient work environment.
Demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude every day.
Taking pride in the upkeep and performance of your equipment.
Continuously looking for ways to improve quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Helping to maintain smooth production flow while meeting operational targets.
Working at Origin
26 days’ holiday, including your birthday off, plus flexible bank holidays
Unlimited coffee and discounts on merchandise and partner products
B Corp certified and proudly independent
People-first culture with meaningful, values-led work
SCA training and learning opportunities for everyone
Enhanced family leave, sick pay, period leave, and personal days
5% employer pension contribution
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service
Two paid volunteering days each year
Everyone is welcome at Origin
We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.
Why join us?
At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.
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We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
