Junior Project Engineer
We’re looking for a hands‑on Junior Project Engineer to join the team at Vuala.
This isn’t a typical graduate engineering role.
You’ll be building, testing, installing, and commissioning real robotic systems that are already operating at London Heathrow Airport, Amazon Fulfilment Centres, Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero, and the University of Cambridge Science Park. You’ll work directly with experienced engineers and founders to deliver technology that’s transforming commercial food waste management.
If you enjoy solving real‑world engineering problems and want to see your work deployed in the field, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll actually be doing
- Building and assembling Vuala robotic systems at our London manufacturing facility
- Assisting with the installation and commissioning of robotic systems at customer sites
- Conducting electrical and mechanical testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
- Supporting project planning, technical documentation, and engineering drawings
- Carrying out site surveys and preparing installation plans
- Coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and customers during project delivery
- Supporting servicing, maintenance, and system upgrades
- Helping improve product performance through testing and engineering feedback
One day you’ll be assembling a robot in our manufacturing facility.
The next you’ll be installing a system at Heathrow Airport.
The day after you’ll be commissioning equipment at a customer site or troubleshooting a technical issue.
No two weeks are the same.
What we’re looking for
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, industrial design or a related discipline
- Practical, hands‑on engineering mindset
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with mechanical and electrical systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across London and occasionally elsewhere in the UK
- Eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast‑growing startup
Bonus if you have experience with:
- Driving a van
- CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Arduino, PLCs or industrial automation
- Robotics
- Electrical wiring and control systems
- Manufacturing or workshop environments
- Sustainability or circular economy technologies
Attitude matters more than experience. We’re looking for someone who’s curious, proactive, enjoys building things, and isn’t afraid of getting stuck in.
The role
- Full‑time
- Based at our London manufacturing facility
- Regular travel to customer sites
- Work directly with founders and senior engineers
- Significant opportunities for learning and career progression
Pay
- £28k
- Training and professional development
- Opportunity to grow with one of the UK’s fastest‑growing climate technology startups
About Vuala
Vuala is a UK bio‑robotics company building the next generation of automated waste and energy infrastructure.
Our intelligent robotic systems automate the entire food waste process, from lifting, weighing, tipping, and cleaning bins to removing contaminants and converting food waste into a stable liquid feedstock for renewable energy production.
Designed, built, and manufactured in the UK, our technology helps businesses reduce labour costs, lower carbon emissions, and simplify waste operations. Our systems are already deployed with organisations including London Heathrow Airport, Amazon Fulfilment Centres, Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero, and the University of Cambridge Science Park.
Join us and help build the future of sustainable infrastructure.
This role is NOT for you if
- You prefer sitting behind a desk all day
- You don’t enjoy practical, hands‑on engineering
- You aren’t comfortable travelling to customer sites
- You don’t enjoy working in a fast‑paced startup environment
- You’re looking for a fully remote role
The reality of the role
Our robots don’t sit in a laboratory. They operate in real commercial kitchens and food service environments, processing large volumes of real food waste every day.
Engineering in the real world isn’t always clean.
Sometimes a machine needs to be inspected, a blockage needs clearing, or a component needs replacing. That means you’ll occasionally be working directly with food waste while diagnosing and fixing problems.
If the thought of getting your hands dirty (literally) or dealing with smelly food waste makes you uncomfortable, this probably isn’t the right role for you.
But if you enjoy solving real engineering problems in challenging environments and seeing the impact of your work firsthand, you’ll fit right in.
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