About us
Food waste costs the world over $1 trillion a year. At Winnow, we're on a mission to change that — bringing AI-powered technology into hospitality kitchens to help eliminate waste at scale, with an ambition to save our clients $1 billion annually.
We started in London in 2013 with a simple belief: technology could make kitchens smarter and food systems more sustainable. Today that belief has grown into a global team spanning the UK, Romania, Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore, Malaysia, North America, and Mexico, working across 90+ countries and 3,500+ sites.
We're proud of the results we help our clients achieve. Names like IKEA, Hilton, Accor, Marriott, IHG, Compass Group, Iberostar, and Mandarin Oriental trust us to cut their food waste by over 50% on average — and when our technology is fully adopted, it reduces pre-consumer waste by 50–70% and delivers food cost savings of 2–8%.
We're building something that matters, and the people who thrive here feel that every day. We're proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and ranked #4 in the FoodTech 500 (2025) — recognition of both our innovation and our commitment to building a purpose-led company where people can make a real difference.
About the team
Our Hardware team owns the strategy and execution behind our hardware portfolio, from system architecture and the hardware product roadmap through to scaling manufacturing, so our technology can be deployed reliably in kitchens around the world.
The team takes full ownership of the product lifecycle, from early prototyping through to mass production, embedding world-class engineering processes and managing our relationships with contract manufacturers and the wider global supply chain.
This team of 5 people is based in London, working office-based with occasional travel to customer sites and manufacturing partners .
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to support our Buildroom team in the provisioning and assembly of our hardware products. This role is crucial in helping us prepare units for shipment to our global client base. You’ll be working closely with the team to ensure products are assembled, tested, and packaged to the highest standard, ready for timely dispatch.
Hours will vary depending on product demand but will likely be around 24 hours per week. At peak periods, we may request up to 40 hours a week. Hours will be agreed based on the availability of the selected candidate, and can be flexible to fit around other commitments.
Key objectives
- Assist with the provisioning and assembly of hardware units in the Buildroom.
- Support in carrying out quality checks to ensure product reliability and consistency.
- Prepare hardware for shipment, including packaging and documentation.
- Maintain an organised and tidy workspace to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Follow established build and assembly processes, flagging any issues or improvements.
- Collaborate with the Buildroom team to meet daily and weekly production targets.
- Refurbish hardware to be reused in line with our circular economy principals
The Materials function within our operations team is a ‘doing’ role. This role would be perfect for someone that loves getting stuck in completing tasks to deadline and to a high standard.
This is an onsite role operating from our Farringdon office.
Requirements
- Practical, hands-on, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working with hardware/electronics (previous assembly or technical experience is a plus but not required as training will be provided).
- Able to follow processes accurately and consistently.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively.
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Benefits
- £14.80 per hour +12.07% holiday pay per hour
- Flexible schedule to fit around studies / other commitments
- An opportunity to gain work experience in an exciting business
- A great office environment in central London contributing to something meaningful