Coffee Engineer

Coffee Engineer

Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion for wanting to work with one of the global leaders in professional automatic coffee machines? A world‑leading manufacturer within the commercial espresso equipment sector has a newly created opportunity for a Coffee Engineer to join the team in the Carlisle region. This role has been created due to continued growth, with the business expanding its engineering team across the UK.

The package for this role is up to £40k basic, with the potential to earn up to £45.5k OTE. The working week is Monday to Friday, 40 hours, plus 1‑in‑4 on‑call weekends.

With major national clients, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company experiencing rapid expansion. As a global innovator in coffee extraction technology, they offer exceptional training, long‑term development, and a structured induction programme.

Responsibilities of the Coffee Engineer

Reporting to the Regional Service Manager, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of high‑end super‑automatic coffee machines across customer sites within your region.

Your duties will include:

Travelling to customer sites to diagnose faults with hydraulic pipework, wiring looms, motors, cables, interfacing parts, and electronic components
Installing equipment at customer locations
Quality checking and adjusting components to specification, including grinder calibration and brewing module adjustments
Carrying out preventative maintenance, including water filter changes and PSSR testing
Following defined procedures and processes as trained
Providing excellent customer service and representing the company professionally

Requirements of the Coffee Engineer

Previous experience working with coffee machines is preferred
Strong electro‑mechanical background
Confident working independently on customer sites
Basic IT knowledge (equipment includes advanced software and connectivity)
Full UK driving licence

Candidates from catering equipment, vending, white goods, or general electro‑mechanical service backgrounds will also be considered.

Salary and Benefits for the Coffee Engineer

Up to £40,000 basic salary depending on experience
£2,000 annual attendance bonus
Average overtime earnings of £3,500 per year
1‑in‑4 weekend on‑call rota
Company van with full personal use
Fuel card and expense card
Full uniform and PPE provided
All tools and equipment supplied
6‑week induction and registered training programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts
Company events

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
Weekend cover on a 1‑in‑4 rota

If you are looking for a fresh challenge with a company that is growing rapidly and investing heavily in its engineering team, then this could be the opportunity for you. If you meet the above requirements, please click apply and a member of our dedicated team will be in contact