Junior Technician

Recycleye is a London-based technology company that develops AI-powered sorting equipment and analytics solutions for the waste management industry. Its core products include robotic sorting systems and data-driven insights tools designed to help recycling facilities improve throughput volume, increase offtake purity, reduce operational expenditure, and address labour shortages on sorting lines. The company serves waste management businesses globally, offering solutions capable of identifying and sorting a wide range of materials including plastics (PET, PP, HDPE), non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, fibre, cartons, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Recycleye's mission is rooted in transforming the world's waste into a resource, contributing directly to the circular economy by enabling more accurate and efficient material recovery. By retrofitting existing recycling infrastructure with advanced computer vision and robotics, the company helps divert greater volumes of valuable materials from residual waste streams, supporting sustainability goals for both its clients and the broader materials sector. What distinguishes Recycleye is its combination of retrofittable, robust AI robotic systems with real-time analytics, making advanced automation accessible to existing plants without requiring full facility overhauls. Its platform supports limitless waste classification categories and has been deployed in partnership with leading industry operators, demonstrating measurable improvements in sorting accuracy and plant profitability.

A little bit about us   

At Recycleye we are revolutionising Recycling. Our ground-breaking AI powers robots and optical sorters making waste sorting faster, cleaner and more profitable. With our advanced tech, the previously unsortable can now be sorted efficiently and effectively. Founded in 2019, we have grown rapidly ever since, with installations at leading waste management companies across Europe and the US. We are on a mission to help our clients produce higher quality outputs – turning the world’s waste into valuable resource. And our work has never been needed more. Worldwide only 9% of plastic waste is being recycled – every day, we are proud to work on making a meaningful difference towards a sustainable future.

Be part of it – come and join us!  

Why choose to work at Recycleye?

 Our team works together to grow and succeed, driven by our shared values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We offer great benefits, built-in upskilling and unlimited holiday (yes, really).   We know that our mission will be achieved by having the most passionate, driven, talented, and all-around best people on our team. So come and shape the future and help turn trash into treasure! 

The role

As a Junior Technician, you'll help build, test, and install our products: QuantiSort, our AI-powered airjet sorting system, and QualiBot, our robotic sorting system. You'll work closely with the rest of the Production team (Technicians, Project Managers, and Engineers), building hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical assembly, and playing an active part in improving our processes as the company scales.

What you'll do

• Assemble, test, and install our electro-mechanical systems in our workshop and at customer sites.
• Maintain component traceability and uphold high quality standards throughout production.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and discrepancies to keep production on schedule, and feed what you learn back into improving our processes.
• Help organise and develop our workshop and production hall so we can deliver multiple product lines efficiently.
• Keep the workshop and production hall clean, safe, and organised.

What we're looking for

• A relevant qualification (such as a BTEC, HNC, completed apprenticeship, or relevant degree) or at least 1 year’s hands-on workshop experience.
• A practical approach and a strong problem-solving mindset for mechanical and electrical challenges.
• The ability to work from engineering information such as assembly instructions, 2D drawings, and 3D CAD models.
• Confidence using workshop and power tools safely.
• A keen eye for detail, both when following processes and when helping improve them.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe, typically around once a month.
• Availability for weekend installations roughly every other month, with time off in lieu.
• Living within commuting distance of Stratford, London, and the right to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Electrical, wiring, or software knowledge.
• Experience installing industrial equipment, or working in warehouse, manufacturing, or recycling environments.
• Experience operating industrial robots or automated systems.
• A full UK driving licence.