VP of Infrastructure & Field Engineering

TeknTrash Robotics; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Remote work

Job summary

A robotics company in the UK is seeking a part-time VP of Infrastructure & Field Engineering to lead operations and deployment of robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scaling hardware systems across locations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology that contributes to sustainability. This role offers equity compensation until funding is secured, followed by a salary.

Qualifications

• Experience scaling hardware systems or robotics deployments across multiple locations.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, safety protocols, and remote monitoring.
• Strong ability to build and lead teams, manage suppliers, and optimize service processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, deployment, and service activities across client sites.
• Design and implement scalable installation and maintenance processes.
• Manage supplier relationships for hardware components and logistics.
• Define and monitor KPIs such as uptime, response times, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve reliability and deployment ease.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships for hardware components and tools.
• Support commercial teams in project scoping and client onboarding.

Skills

Robotics

Data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Supplier management

Job description

VP of Infrastructure & Field Engineering

Role Description

This is a part-time remote role for a Head of Operations / Deployment & Field Services to scale our systems from pilot sites to global deployments. You’ll own the full operational lifecycle — installation, maintenance, logistics, uptime, and service quality — ensuring our robotic systems perform reliably across multiple customer locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution, can build strong processes from the ground up, and is passionate about sustainability and real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations, deployment, and service activities across client sites, travelling often to their locations.
• Design and implement scalable installation and maintenance processes for robotic systems.
• Build and manage a field engineering team, contractors, and service partners.
• Define and monitor KPIs such as system uptime, response times, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to improve reliability and ease of deployment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships for hardware components, logistics, and service tools.
• Support the commercial team in project scoping, client onboarding, and post-installation support.

What we’re looking for

• Passionate about robotics, data, and technology that makes the world cleaner and smarter.
• Experience scaling hardware systems or robotics deployments across multiple locations.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, safety protocols, and remote monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, manage suppliers, and optimize service processes.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• VERY fast mover. TeknTrash is a robotics company and opening offices in China, where 996 is the rule.

Requirements

• You need to be located in the UK or Europe.
• This position pays in equity. That means you’ll receive shares of the company until funding is obtained, at which point a salary will be offered and you will be able to sell your shares if you wish.
• We really try to be a good company. That can only be achieved by bringing people who also try to be good.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Information Technology