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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CARGO COFFEE We are looking for a Trainee Roastery Assistant to join our coffee roastery team. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn the craft of coffee roasting and production in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, team spirit, eagerness to learn, and a love for specialty coffee. This is a development role with real progression opportunities into roasting. Training will include roast profiling, machine safety, production efficiency, food hygiene standards, and coffee grading basics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily roasting operations.
• Assist with green bean handling.
• Assist with batch production.
• Weigh and pack coffee.
• Carry out quality checks.
• Clean equipment.
• Fulfil orders for wholesale and retail customers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Basic numeracy and writing skills.

Desirable Skills

• Coffee knowledge.

Further Information

The Employer is: CARGO COFFEE JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.