Role: Robotics EngineerType: Full Time, permanentHours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annumLocation: Cheshire Are you a Robotics Engineer looking for your next challenge? If so, then this opportunity cannot be missed! I am seeking a talented Robotics Engineer to join a leading Engineering company due to growth in the business. Robotics Engineer – Key responsibilities:Be...
Owen Daniels
Sutton Weaver
Exciting Opportunity: Robotics Engineer Role -Oxford (£100K)
Proactive is currently hiring for a Robotics Software Engineer role based in Oxfordshire, offering a competitive salary of £80-100K.What does this role involve?Developing and maintaining autonomy software for real-world robotic systemsWorking with ROS 2, utilizing modern C++ (17/20) and PythonIntegrating perception, planning, and control modulesCollaborating with deployment teams to support complex field operationsOccasional travel for hands-on deployment supportWorking onsite with...
Proactive Global
Wallingford
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance EngineerLocation: BurnleySalary: £50,000 + PLC Training + Pension + 25 days Holiday (+Bank)Shifts: 35 hours per week + 5 hours of guaranteed overtime - 2-week rotation (days & Backs)Are you looking for a Maintenance role where you will have lots of chances for training and development? While working with cutting-edge automation supplying some of the world's biggest automotive companies?In...
Elix Sourcing Solutions
Burnley
Robotics Software Engineer
Robotics Software Engineer | Robotics | Reading – Hybrid | £55,000pa - £65,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors....
Mars Recruitment
Reading
Robotics Projects Engineer (Mandarin Speaking)
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with an innovative international manufacturer of warehouse robotics products seeking a new Projects Engineer to support the sales team in providing AMR solutions. With excellent potential within a worldwide industry leading company, this is a great opportunity for a driven and experienced individual with industry experience.ResponsibilitiesCarrying out project work alongside the Project Manager and...
Alexander James Recruiting
Birmingham
LIDAR - Software engineer
LIDAR Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy / SLAM) – Oxford – permanentSPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLEAbout the Company and RoleWe are a growing, well-funded business developing real-world robotic systems that can map, navigate, and operate autonomously within 3D warehouse environments to optimise layout, locate stock and minimise damage.Our technology is used in practical environments where reliability and accuracy matterThis role focuses...
Robotics is moving rapidly from factory floors into healthcare, logistics, agriculture, autonomous systems, and consumer products. As automation becomes embedded in everyday life, companies are investing in robots that operate alongside humans, analyse environments in real time, and learn from data. In 2026, demand for robotics engineers, software developers, system integrators, and AI specialists continues to surge.
For professionals exploring opportunities on www.RoboticsJobs.co.uk
, understanding the employers that are scaling, winning contracts, securing investment, or expanding into the UK market is crucial. This article highlights top robotics employers to watch in 2026, spanning innovative startups, high‑growth scale‑ups, and established global technology leaders with strong UK presence.
If you’re pursuing a career in robotics, it can feel like the list of tools you should learn never ends. One job advert asks for ROS, another mentions Gazebo, another wants experience with Python, Linux, C++, RobotStudio, MATLAB/Simulink, perception stacks, control frameworks, real-time OS, vision libraries — and that’s just scratching the surface.
With so many frameworks, languages and platforms, it’s no wonder robotics job seekers feel overwhelmed. But here’s the honest truth most recruiters won’t say explicitly:
👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real robotics problems reliably and explain your reasoning clearly.
Tools matter — but only in service of outcomes.
So the real question isn’t how many tools you should know, but which tools you should master and why. For most robotics roles, the answer is significantly fewer — and far more focused — than you might assume.
This article breaks down what employers really expect, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable, confident, and ready to contribute from day one.
Robotics is one of the most dynamic, interdisciplinary fields in technology — blending mechanical systems, embedded software, controls, perception (AI/vision), modelling, simulation and systems integration. Hiring managers in this space are highly selective because robotics teams need people who can solve real-world problems under constraints, work across disciplines, and deliver safe, reliable systems.
And here’s the reality: hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. Like in many tech domains, they scan quickly — often forming a judgement in the first 10–20 seconds. In robotics, those first signals are especially important because the work is complex and there’s a wide range of candidate backgrounds.
This guide unpacks exactly what hiring managers look for first in robotics applications and how to optimise your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you stand out in the UK market.
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