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Principal Automation Engineer

Principal Automation Engineer - (Oil & Gas, Downstream)Contract DetailsDuration: 12 MonthsWorking Pattern: 5 Days per Week (40 Hours)Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)Rate: £55-60.00 per hour PAYE (inside IR35)The successful candidate will play a critical role in...

Millbank

Habrough, Lincolnshire, DN40 3AQ, United Kingdom

£45,000 – £55,000 pa On-site Permanent

Agricultural Service Engineer

My client is an established, privately owned agricultural business operating a highly integrated farming system across arable, renewable energy and food production.The business is focused on sustainability, waste reduction, and low-emission operations, using engineering and...

EVP Recruitment Ltd

Wighton, Norfolk, NR23 1AL, United Kingdom

£38,000 – £45,000 pa On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer – Home Based - UK Wide + International Travel – £38-45k + Company Car + OvertimeSamuel Frank is recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer of industrial automation...

Samuel Frank

Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0EY, United Kingdom

NOK 700,000 – NOK 1,000,000 pa Remote Permanent

Building Automation Engineer - Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls Engineer - Building AutomationAre you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for making buildings smarter, greener and more efficient? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company leading the way in...

Clear Engineering Recruitment

Drammen, Norway

£0 pa On-site Permanent

Mechanical Support Engineer

A Mechanical Support Engineer with good customer facing skills, experience of working in an Engineering related support role and with good diagnostic skills will support a global leader in automation and control products. Great opportunity...

Technical Futures Ltd

Crownhill, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £48,000 pa On-site Permanent

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer£40,000 – £48,000 | Pension | 22 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysWorcester | Permanent | Full TimeRef: WR EDE ATA are representing a long‑established UK‑based automation and electrical control systems specialist who are...

ATA Recruitment

Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

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Where to Advertise Robotics Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising robotics jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans mechanical engineers, software developers, controls specialists, computer vision researchers and systems integrators — a multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest robotics candidates are often embedded in research groups, defence programmes or advanced manufacturing environments, and move between roles through specialist networks and industry events rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by RoboticsJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise robotics roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Robotics Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Transforming Automation Careers

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.

How Many Robotics Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Robotics Job?

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.

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