At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in the exciting coffee production process, from roasting to packing orders.
- Company: Allpress, a leading speciality coffee brand with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days of annual leave, free coffee beans, and discounts on retail goods.
- Other info: Temporary contract until January 2027, with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team that values people, flavour, and innovation.
- Qualifications: A love for hospitality and coffee; no prior experience needed!
We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a little coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a sophisticated brand that stands for flavour and service. Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation. We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.
About the role
As an Allpress Production Assistant, you will be involved in the complete coffee production process from start to finish. You will be packing orders; ensuring our customers get the best service and roasting coffee. The right person for this position will be highly motivated, energetic, have great communication skills and love working as part of a team.
- Self-motivated
- Good eye for detail
- Excellent communicator and able to partner with multiple areas of the business
- A full drivers license is beneficial but not essential for the role.
This role will initially be based in our current Dalston roastery and we will be moving to our new roastery in Tottenham towards the end of summer 2026. This role is on a temporary contract, lasting until the end of January 2027 with the possibility for extension.
Details:
- Hours: 5 days per week around 40 hours per week.
- Salary: £30,800 per annum
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Times: We operate on a rota with shifts scheduled between 6am and 8pm.
- Probation period: 3 months
- Contract period: Until end of January 2027 with the possibility for extension
- Reporting to: Roastery Manager
- Experience: A love for hospitality and the coffee industry is required. No previous roastery or packaging experience is needed but would be beneficial.
Annual Leave and support:
- 33 days of annual leave
- 5 days of personal leave
- An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health
- Enhanced parental leave
- Gender affirmation leave
Benefits:
- Fully paid access to Wellhub
- Free weekly beans for home
- Cycle to work scheme
- 30% off all retail goods
- Discounts across our community partners
Allpress is a proud Living Wage Employer. We believe that taking care of our staff allows them to take better care of our guests.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:
- Why you’d like to work for Allpress
- What interests you in the role
- Why you think you’d be a good fit
Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
At Allpress we truly believe we are better together – We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. We commit to…
- Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias.
- Building inclusive teams who represent people from all groups in society
- Building a safe environment where it is encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form.
- Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.
Roastery Assistant (Temporary Contract) in London employer: Allpress Espresso
Allpress is an exceptional employer that prioritises people, flavour, and innovation, creating a vibrant work culture where employees are valued and empowered. As the National Technical Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Allpress ensures that every team member feels respected and engaged, making it a truly rewarding place to work in the heart of the UK coffee industry.
