Packaging Engineer
3 days ago
Battersea
Packaging Engineer Location: Vauxhall, London (with planned relocation to South East London in mid-2026). Type: Full-time About MOMO Kombucha We are on a mission to produce the UK's best-tasting and highest quality kombucha. To achieve that we brew the traditional way and leave our kombucha unfiltered for a fuller depth of flavour. Plus, we’re certified organic: better for you and better for the environment. With every bottle of MOMO, we hope to inspire people to live healthier and more connected lives. We’re a proud B Corp and featured on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in 2024 and 2025. You’ll find MOMO in Ocado, Riverford, GAIL’s, Planet Organic, Whole Foods Market, and over 1,200 independents. Founded in 2018, we’ve grown rapidly and are now preparing to scale over the next five years, to become the UK’s favourite kombucha. The kombucha category is set to explode and poised for many decades of structural growth driven by three mega trends: 1) gut health; 2) low sugar; and 3) alcohol alternatives. In our view it is where craft beer was in the UK 15 years ago. The opportunity We're looking for a detail-driven engineer to join our engineering team (currently two engineers) to take responsibility for the maintenance, reliability, and engineering performance of our bottling line - in close collaboration with our Packaging Lead. As Packaging Engineer, you will act as the technical owner of bottling equipment, ensuring our line is well-maintained, reliable, and engineered to deliver consistent quality and scalable throughput. You will own bottling line maintenance planning and execution, while also looking for opportunities for performance optimisation, design improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The focus is on building out robust, maintainable systems that reduce downtime, improve repeatability, and support MOMO’s growth. Initially, you will prioritise establishing strong bottling line maintenance and reliability. Once embedded, your focus will increasingly shift towards performance optimisation, line upgrades, and engineering projects to support scale-up and future site relocation. As Packaging Engineer at MOMO, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our packaging from ~45,000 bottles per week to 250,000+ over the coming years, delivering on line upgrades and engineering projects to support us getting there. What you’ll do Bottling line maintenance & reliability Own the maintenance and reliability of bottling lines, including fillers, cappers, labellers, conveyors, packers, and cleaning systems. Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance for bottling equipment. Diagnose and resolve bottling line faults. Lead root cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and implement permanent engineering fixes. Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts requirements, and technical documentation for bottling equipment. Bottling line performance engineering Analyse bottling line performance using OEE, downtime, and failure data to identify equipment constraints. Engineer solutions to improve throughput, reliability, and line balance rather than short-term operational workarounds. Define and maintain technical standards for bottling line setup, control parameters, and performance limits. Support speed increases, changeovers, and process improvements from an engineering perspective. Process Design & Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement initiatives across bottling operations, reducing unplanned downtime, waste, and variability. Design and validate engineering modifications to improve equipment robustness, maintainability, and safety. Complete structured trials to validate process changes and equipment modifications. Document engineering changes and ensure changes are controlled and repeatable. Capital Projects & Line Development Support bottling-related capital projects, including equipment upgrades, refurbishments, and capacity expansion. Support equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and commissioning activities. Provide engineering input into bottling line layout, utilities, and integration for future site relocation and scale-up. Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure bottling equipment is maintained and operated in compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety requirements. Support risk assessments, validations, and engineering change control processes. Work with the Quality Lead to investigate bottling-related quality incidents and implement engineering corrective actions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Production to align maintenance activities with production plans and minimise disruption. Collaborate with Production and Compliance teams to ensure bottling systems are reliable, scalable, and audit-ready. Act as the primary technical interface with equipment manufacturers and external contractors for bottling equipment. Communicate clearly with management on bottling line condition, risks, and investment needs. What you’ll bring 3+ years experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering. Proven experience maintaining and engineering bottling lines in a drinks manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on capability across mechanical systems, with working knowledge of electrical and control systems. Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and reliability improvements. Ability to diagnose complex bottling line failures and engineer permanent solutions. Experience delivering engineering-led continuous improvement and capital projects. Solid understanding of food safety, quality systems, and health & safety requirements. Ideally with experience of SALSA, BRCGS or equivalent. Comfortable working in a scaling, hands-on environment where engineering ownership is critical to performance. What you’ll get · Competitive salary based on experience · Quarterly bonus scheme + share options · Early finish Fridays · £250 annual wellness budget · 1 volunteer day per year (paid) · 26 days’ holiday, plus 1 extra day every two years (up to 30 days) · Work with a B Corp that donates 1% of revenue to charity and is committed to improving its impact every year Our values All team members are expected to act in line with our values: 1. Act with Gratitude, 2. Brew a Healthy Culture, 3. Live Unfiltered, 4. Grow Together MOMO Kombucha wants to be challenged on its operations and processes and is always looking for ways to do better by its team, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. You will be expected to contribute ideas and provide input into this process. How to apply Send your CV to , along with responses (max 80 words each) to the following questions: 1. Why would MOMO be lucky to have you?, 2. If you could develop our next flavour, what would it be and why?, 3. Name three people who inspire you and why., 4. How do you create balance in your life?, 5. Salary expectations? Diversity & inclusion MOMO Kombucha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities. We’re committed to making the interview process as accessible as possible. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support.