Job Description

Junior Field Engineer (On-Site / Hands-On)

Location: London (travel across London & UK)

About Vuala

Vuala is a fast-growing climate tech startup transforming how food waste is recycled. Our on-site machines turn food waste into usable energy material within hours, cutting emissions, logistics, and costs. Our mission: reduce 100 million tonnes of CO? in 10 years.

We're already live at major sites including Heathrow Airport and Amazon, with operations across London and the UK. HQ is in Bermondsey, London.

The Role

This is a hands-on, on-site engineering role for someone who wants to work with real machines, not sit behind a desk.

You'll be out in the field installing, operating, servicing, and troubleshooting Vuala machines in live environments. You'll see how systems behave in the real world, learn how to diagnose problems, and help improve the machines from a user and operator perspective. As your skills grow, so does your responsibility.

What You'll Be Doing

Installing and commissioning machines at client sites Operating and maintaining machines in real working environments Diagnosing faults, identifying root causes, and helping solve problems Supporting client training and on-site communication Feeding real-world insights back to engineers and designers

What We're Looking For

Technician-level qualification (RQF Level 3-5) or above or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering Practical mindset with an interest in machines, systems, and problem-solving Any experience in servicing, maintenance, installation, or field work is a plus Able to read technical drawings (nice to have, not essential) CAD experience is a bonus but not required

Other Requirements

A full UK driving licence (manual & automatic)(van driving experience preferred) Comfortable travelling across London and the UK Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn Available to start ASAP

Why Join Vuala

Clear progression into Field Engineer / Project Engineer roles Hands-on training with innovative, real-world machines On-site cafe and gym facilities at our London base Work on high-impact sustainability projects with major clients
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person