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10 Robotics Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

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From factory-floor automation and surgical robotics to UAV systems and humanoid research, the UK robotics sector is growing fast. Lightcast shows +41 % YoY growth in UK job ads mentioning “robotics”, “automation engineer”, “ROS”, or “mechatronics” in Q1 2025. But qualified talent remains limited: only ~9,000 robotics professionals are active nationwide.

This guide highlights 10 trusted, UK‑registered recruitment agencies with proven robotics or embedded systems desks. Use it to connect with the right recruiters, prep for interviews, and land offers in a competitive space.

1. UK Robotics Hiring Snapshot (2025)

Vacancy Growth & Geography• +41 % YoY (Q1 2025)• Regional hotspots: Cambridge (18 %), Bristol (12 %), London (35 %), Midlands & Oxfordshire (20 %)• ~60 % of roles are onsite or hybrid due to lab or integration test demands

Salary Benchmarks (mid‑level)• Robotics Software Engineer (ROS/C++): £65 k• Mechatronics Engineer: £62 k• Industrial Automation Engineer: £58 k• UAV/Drone Systems Engineer: £70 k

Tip: Equity in robotics start‑ups is rare, but roles often come with rapid salary progression + hands-on tech ownership.

2. Quick‑Reference Directory: Top 10 UK Robotics Recruiters

  • KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions — Robotics & EmbeddedHarrogate Business Centre, Hookstone Ave, Harrogate HG2 8ER01423 876 356 — info@ko2.co.uk — ko2.co.uk

  • IC Resources — Robotics & Edge AI1530 Arlington Business Park, Reading RG7 4SA0118 988 1150 — enquiry@ic-resources.com — ic-resources.com

  • Platform Recruitment — Robotics & AutomationBalfour House, High Rd, London N12 0BP0208 445 4577 — UK@platform-recruitment.com — platform-recruitment.com

  • Redline Group — Robotics, Electronics & Systems230 The Village, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton LU2 8DL01582 450054 — info@redlinegroup.com — redlinegroup.com

  • Enigma People Solutions — Sensors, Photonics & EmbeddedHudson House, 8 Albany St, Edinburgh EH1 3QB0131 510 8150 — hello@enigmapeople.com — enigmapeople.com

  • Oho Group — Robotics, Computer Vision & R&D020 7622 6244 — info@oho.co.uk — oho.co.uk

  • Octagon Group — Automation & EmbeddedSuite 5, Trent House, Cranfield Technology Park, Bedford MK43 0AN01525 306 225 — info@octagongroup.co.uk — octagongroup.co.uk

  • Enterprise Recruitment — Robotics, Mechatronics & ElectronicsHardy House, Northbridge Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 1EF01442 874 884 — mail@enterpriserecruitment.com — enterpriserecruitment.com

  • ARM (Advanced Resource Managers) — Robotics & DefenceShore House, North Harbour Business Park, Compass Rd, Portsmouth PO6 4PR02392 228 228 — hello@arm.co.uk — arm.co.uk

  • Automation Experts Ltd — Controls, Drives & Industrial RoboticsNo.1 The Forum, Victoria Rd, Shifnal TF11 8FE01902 212000 — info@automationexperts.co.uk — automationexperts.co.uk

3. Choosing the Right Recruiter

  • ROS2 / C++ / perception & CV: IC Resources, Oho Group, KO2

  • Embedded, motion control, PLC/drive integration: Automation Experts, Redline Group, Octagon Group, KO2

  • Mechatronics & electro-mechanical design: Enterprise Recruitment, Redline Group, Octagon Group

  • UAV / defence-adjacent robotics: ARM, KO2, Enterprise Recruitment

4. In‑Demand Robotics Skills (2025)

  • ROS2 middleware; C++ & Python; real-time comms

  • SLAM, LiDAR & sensor fusion for autonomy

  • Mechatronics & actuator control (BLDC/servo, PID tuning)

  • Computer vision pipelines (OpenCV, real-time tracking)

  • Embedded Linux/RTOS (Yocto, FreeRTOS) & functional safety

5. Interview Prep Expectations

  • Technical: control loops/PID on a whiteboard; debugging sensor noise & timing

  • Practical: talk through a bring-up/integration or flight-test plan

  • Compliance: safety cases, basic machinery/UKCA implications

  • Behavioural: cross-functional delivery with hardware, safety & ops

6. FAQs

Do recruiters charge candidates?No—clients pay.

Do I need C++ for robotics?Yes—C++ and Python are industry standard. MATLAB/Simulink also valuable.

How long is the process?3–6 weeks depending on clearance and hardware availability.

Multiple agencies?Yes—but avoid duplicate submissions.

7. Next Steps

  1. Shortlist 2–3 recruiters based on location/stack

  2. Update CV with ROS repos, control projects or prototype milestones

  3. Book calls within 48 hours

  4. Track agency submissions

Upload Your CVSubmit your CV to RoboticsJobs.co.uk—shared with every recruiter above and UK robotics employers.

8. Final Word

Whether you build ROS2 stacks, tune PID loops or design motion platforms, UK robotics is advancing fast. Trusted recruiters can connect you to edge labs, OEMs, and funded R&D scale-ups. Get matched. Get briefed. Get building.

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