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Junior Engineer

On-site in East Acton·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 5 Nov)

wagamama

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Our summary

Salary
£36,000 a year

About £2,450 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, East Acton
Contract
Full-time
Holiday
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
3% employer pension

Skills

Nice to have

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

💰 £36,000 + 10% annual bonus opportunity

  • £36,000 basic salary + 10% annual bonus opportunity
  • £200 monthly wagamama food allowance 🍜
  • private healthcare
  • 3% pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • additional retail, hospitality and leisure discounts

The role

we're hiring | junior engineer 🔧

at wagamama, food is life 🥢

behind every great dish is a team of people making it happen. at our central production unit in acton, we produce the sauces and gyoza that help bring wagamama to life across our restaurants.

we're looking for a junior engineer to join our engineering team.

we're not looking for someone who knows everything. we're looking for someone with the right foundations and the ambition to develop.

What you'll do

  • supporting the maintenance and repair of food production equipment
  • assisting with planned preventative maintenance and breakdowns
  • developing your electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
  • helping maintain high standards of food safety, health and safety
  • working alongside experienced engineers to keep our operation running smoothly

How you'll work

📍 Acton, London | Central Production Unit (CPU)

🕒 48 hours per week | on-site

what we're looking for

  • a sound foundation in practical electrical and mechanical engineering
  • some hands-on experience in maintenance, fault finding or equipment repairs
  • a genuine interest in machinery and how things work
  • someone reliable, proactive and comfortable getting involved
  • a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a small team

experience in food manufacturing would be an advantage, but it's not essential.

your development

we're committed to investing in the right person.

you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills through structured electrical and mechanical training, practical experience and support from our engineering team.

whether your background is primarily mechanical or electrical, we're interested in someone with strong practical foundations who wants to broaden their knowledge and become a confident, multi-skilled engineer.

sound like you?

we'd love to hear from practical, enthusiastic engineers looking for an opportunity to develop their careers.

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Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Your first conversation with us

    Phone call

    A phone chat lasting up to 30 minutes, a chance to tell them about yourself, hear about wagamama and ask questions.

  2. Your discovery session

    With one of our restaurant managers · In person

    A face-to-face session in a restaurant lasting around 2 hours: experiencing a live service, trying simple tasks, tasting the food, meeting the team, plus a relaxed chat with a restaurant manager.

  3. Your final interview

    With one of our area managers · Video call · Not every role

    A more in-depth conversation, usually with an area manager, exploring experience, approach and what the candidate could bring. Only for assistant general manager, general manager, senior sous chef and head chef roles.

  • After an offer, onboarding documents and the contract are completed digitally via a text link.
  • Discovery session candidates get a free meal and a £30 voucher afterwards.

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

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