Production Associate

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
As a Production Associate you will play a key role in the hands-on operations and running of our central insect farm. You will be joining a small team of highly passionate and enthusiastic operators, who will support in your training and development as a specialist within the team. Collectively you will be ensuring our production site continuously runs to a high standard, as well as supporting expansion projects as we continue to scale up.

Role specifics:

• Being hands-on within our production site and Insect Farm, managing and maintaining our insect colonies
• Preparing and feeding of Fly and Larvae colonies
• Counting, sorting and packing larvae for distribution
• Working alongside Biology and Operations teams to ensure the site runs to its maximum potential with high levels of hygiene
• Documenting processes and identifying areas for continuous improvement
• Being involved in a fast growing sustainability business looking to help solve climate change and eliminate food waste!

What we're looking for:

• Comfortable working 12hr shifts (4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern)
• Able to access our primary site outside of central Cambridge, near Fulbourn
• Be of sound physical health, capable of lifting 20kg trays
• Hard-working, proactive individuals who want to drive change and make a positive impact
• Not put-off by getting your hands dirty, or working in an environment with bad odours
• Prior experience working in Farming / Production / Lab environments (desirable)
• Academics within a relevant scientific or agricultural discipline (desirable)

Benefits

• 20 days holiday + birthday + bank holiday pay x1.5
• 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.