About Better Origin

Our food chain is broken - the system that can barely feed 7 billion people will not feed 10 billion we’re expected to reach by 2050. And while it's hard to imagine that things could be different, they have to be.

At Better Origin, our mission is to fix the broken food chain. We are inspired by nature and how it deals with waste, with nutrients always flowing in a circular system.

Our solution use insects - nature's best up cyclers - to transform food waste into a range of innovative products, from animal feed to pet food. With the help of AI and robotics the larvae find their place back into the food chain, reducing food waste and emissions, making circular economy possible.

Why join us?

We’re backed by world-class investors at Balderton Capital, Fly Ventures and Metavallon VC. We're working with supermarkets and food producers to roll out our technology in the UK and the EU. In 2021, we signed a contract with Morrisons to convert their fruit and veg waste and create a carbon neutral egg line.

Following our $16m Series A round raised to support technology and team scaleup, we are looking to hire the best people that make Better Origin a great place to work.

We are very proud of our values and want to attract those who feel motivated by them as much as we are. Some of our key values include:

1. Customer obsession
2. No waste
3. Challenge makes us grow
4. Accountability drives excellence
5. Respect each other
6. Keep it simple, keep it done

Requirements

Your Role

In the role of Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations of our site facilities, processing lines and automated systems. You’ll be an integral part of the team, with a varied workload, from fault finding and hands-on repairs to contributing to innovative new projects as we continue scaling up.

Role Specifics:

• Building and commissioning new equipment, from setting up processing lines, to fitting out warehousing sites and our X1 and X2 automated units
• Maintaining, disassembling and re-assembling rotating equipment (e.g. pumps) and drives (e.g. motors)
• Installing and upgrading mechanical and electrical equipment including sensors, process instrumentation, conveyor systems, frequency inverters, screw augers, heaters, pneumatics, robotics and HVAC units
• Completing emergency maintenance on equipment needing repair or replacement, with short turn-around to minimise delays
• Carrying out wiring and re-wiring of low voltage (24V), single and three phase systems (230V and 415V)
• Modifying electrical circuits within our systems and facilities
• Building electrical control panels and troubleshooting issues
• Conducting safety testing and documenting the results

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified to electrical standards 17th/18th edition
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing, process, agricultural or equivalent setting
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Willingness to solve problems, getting hands-on and delivering to a high standard
• Enjoyment in taking initiative and working to tight deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong understanding of H&S standards
• Able to access our site Monday - Friday, in Cambridgeshire, CB21 5DA

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle scheme
• Private health insurance
• Learning and Development budget

You can find more information about us at www.betterorigin.co.uk

Better Origin embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.