Roasting Machine Operator


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Elsham Wold, DN20 0SP
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Elsham Wold

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Role Purpose

To roast coffee beans to defined quality standards, ensuring consistent roast colour, safe operations, accurate records, and on-time delivery in line with the production schedule.

Main Responsibilities

Quality & Consistency

Maintain quality requirements for roasted beans, ensuring coffee is roasted within the specified roast colour tolerance to meet customer expectations.

Follow specific roasting instructions precisely to maintain consistency and meet order deadlines.

Clean the roaster/cooler thoroughly before processing Organic and Decaffeinated coffees to ensure segregation and prevent cross-contamination.

Equipment Operation & Calibration

Calibrate the Colour Meter II daily at the start and mid-shift, recording results accurately to ensure roast colour precision.

Check the cooling tray regularly and keep it free of blockages to maintain optimal roasting conditions.

Empty the chaff collector regularly to prevent build-up and ensure proper ventilation.

Keep the roaster and surrounding area clean and tidy at all times.

Production Planning & Coordination

Liaise with the Production Scheduler to agree the roasting plan, prioritise orders, and optimise production efficiency.

Documentation & Systems

Complete batch sheets as required, ensuring all roasted batches are clearly identified with accurate details for traceability and quality control.

Complete batch roaster records accurately and update the Visma Planning/Production Reporting system to maintain accurate production and inventory data.

Reporting & Continuous Control

Alert the Production Manager to any irregularities during roasting and record observations and deviations from standard processes.

Report any machinery, equipment, or product issues promptly to a manager to support timely resolution and minimise production disruption.

Hygiene, Safety & Other Duties

Record hygiene duties on the monthly sheet and maintain excellent personal hygiene standards.

Strictly adhere to all Health & Safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Carry out any other related duties as requested by a manager to support overall team performance.

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