Production Operative

A bit about us. Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we have expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state‑of‑the‑art coffee roastery. Today, we serve millions of cups of coffee across London and the UK each year, and we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people make better, more sustainable coffee at home. You’ll find our coffee beans, compostable coffee pods and ready‑to‑drink coffee cans in supermarkets across the UK and in hotels around the world. Roasting hundreds of tonnes of coffee each year, the roastery is the heart of our coffee operation. Our talented team sources coffee ethically, from sustainable farms around the world, and then roasts it every day in Bermondsey, south London. From there, it’s packed and sent to our cafés, supermarkets or to our customers directly. We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it’s through creating the UK’s first compostable coffee pods, our plastic‑free packaging or carbon‑free shipping - we’re on a mission to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company. In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods’ worth of ocean‑bound plastic.

A bit about the role. Grind Coffee Roasters is looking for a diligent and motivated Production Operative to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that our products are processed, packaged, and prepared for distribution according to the highest quality standards. As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in supporting the production process and meeting daily targets. The role may also require flexibility to work shifts during peak periods such as Black Friday, Christmas, and new product launches to support increased demand.

Role responsibilities:

• Working with our production team to fulfil wholesale and retail orders to Soho House and other dispatch centres.
• Support in maintaining the cleanliness of the roastery.
• Assist in various stages of the production process, including preparation, assembly, and packaging of products.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the production process, conducting inspections and checks to ensure products meet company standards.
• Operate and maintain production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including quantities produced, quality checks, and any issues encountered.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly to minimise downtime and maintain smooth operations.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

You’ll have:

• Be extremely passionate about speciality coffee.
• Proven ability to adapt in a fast‑paced growing environment.
• Possess excellent attention to detail.
• Have the ability to work accurately and quickly.
• Have the ability to follow company processes.
• Have picking & packing experience.

Bonus if:

• You’ve got experience in the food/beverage industry.
• You’ve got experience in a BRC company.
• You’ve got experience working on machinery, or Form Fill Seal.

Benefits and perks:

• Extra Holiday: Gain an extra day of holiday for each year you spend with us, capped at 3 additional days.
• SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for bringing great talent to our team (£250 for employees, £450 for managers).
• Stream: Take control of your finances with on‑demand access to your earned wages, financial coaching, and more.
• Employee Loan: Access an interest‑free loan of up to £1,000 to help with unexpected expenses.
• Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
• Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
• Team Events: Participate in regular team events and enjoy a stocked office with healthy breakfast and snacks.
• Family & Friend Discounts: Special discounts for family and friends.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.

Diversity and Inclusion. Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status. If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Salary: Up to £29,500