Obadiah is a modern coffee roastery in Edinburgh. We have a highly considered approach to sourcing and roasting, one that consistently seeks to reflect the work of the producers and the quality of their coffees.

Our offering extends further than coffee supply, to supporting our customers genuinely with excellence at every stage of their coffee journey. Our commitment to this is key in enabling the true expression of our coffees to be enjoyed. We believe great customer satisfaction comes from more than simply enjoying our coffees. Importantly, it extends from our willingness to nurture honest relationships, being kind and considerate in our approach.

Since we began in 2017 we have developed relationships with friends and customers around the world, who enjoy brewing our coffees and share our values for clean and expressive coffee.

As we look to expand and grow our partnerships, we are looking for a dedicated, results driven part-time Production Assistant to join our team and support our production requirements. It’s important that candidates fit the criteria outlined below, and share the values we talk about above.

About the Role

The Production Assistant is responsible for assisting within the dispatch team and occasionally the roasting team at our roastery in Edinburgh. 

This role will support our day-to-day production needs, such as (but not limited to) preparing orders for dispatch, organising collections with our couriers, delivering local orders in our delivery van, occasionally assisting the Head of Coffee with roast planning and production roasting.

As an integral member of a small, high-performing team, you will contribute to delivering business-wide objectives and projects. This is a flexible role, meeting the needs of the business at any given time, at the discretion of our Operations Manager. 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure within a growing coffee roastery, across all areas of production. You will need a positive can-do attitude, great attention to detail and an eagerness to learn on the job.

Key Responsibilities

Dispatch

• Prepare orders according to our wholesale and retail ordering platforms and our customers requirements.
• Prepare orders according to local, domestic and international requirements.
• Effectively utilise our operating platforms and shipping label creation software. 
• Organise and manage coffee and packaging stock, conduct dispatch stock-takes.
• Contribute to maintaining a tidy, organised workspace.
• Uphold Obadiah’s high standards for packaging detail and presentation quality. 
• Proactively provide creative solutions to any current and potential challenges.

Local Delivery Driving 

• Prepare local delivery runs, organising efficient delivery routes.
• Plan delivery routes adhering to our customers preferred delivery times. 
• Deliver local orders using Obadiah’s delivery van (manual drivers license required).
• Maintain the delivery van to ensure continued effective use and reliability.
• Interact with customers whilst delivering in a supportive, personal manner.

Promotion

• Assist in collaborative events to strengthen relationships with both new and long-standing customers.
• Act as an ambassador for our brand - representing our ethos, values, and vision in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and understanding of the coffee industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in all forms.
• Willingness and desire to undertake any internal training and development.
• Strong team working skills and great sense of initiative.

What We Offer

• 24 hours (3 days a week).
• A competitive salary and company bonus scheme. 
• 17 days holiday entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast growing company.
• Free access to our coffees and discounts on brewing equipment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are the ideal candidate for this position.

Please send your application to jobs@obadiahcoffee.com with the subject line “Production Assistant Application - [Your Name].”

Application Deadline

Friday 14th November 2025 (shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing and the position may close earlier if successfully filled).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obadiah is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees. 

We have exciting, ambitious plans as we look ahead and invite you to step into a key role within the team at Obadiah.