wagamama
junior engineer
junior engineer at wagamama, based in East Acton, paying £36,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £36,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- East Acton
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
23% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 75854441
About the role
we're hiring | junior engineer 🔧
📍 Acton, London | Central Production Unit (CPU)
💰 £36,000 + 10% annual bonus opportunity
🕒 48 hours per week | on-site
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 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.
what you'll be doing |
- 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
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.
what's in it for you |
- £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
sound like you?
we'd love to hear from practical, enthusiastic engineers looking for an opportunity to develop their careers.
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Reference: 75854441 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via wagamama
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