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£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site Permanent Shift-work

Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer, you will ensure the smooth operation of Amazon's automated systems, from conveyors to sortation systems. You'll monitor, troubleshoot, and repair issues, work with the EU Controls network, and lead continuous improvement projects. Your role involves interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, developing improvement strategies, and training Engineering Technicians in troubleshooting and maintenance.

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Amazon

Wakefield, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site Permanent

Process Automation Engineer

As a Process Automation Engineer, you will support the design, assessment, and implementation of process control changes across DCS and PLC systems. You will work closely with technical teams, project teams, and third-party software developers to ensure robust and compliant control system modifications, including developing control sequences, testing software changes, and providing out-of-hours support when needed.

Wolviston Management Services

Greatham, County Durham, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Legal Counsel - Employment

This role involves providing strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment matters, including litigation, restructuring, and compliance. You will work closely with the People team and business stakeholders, manage external counsel, and contribute to the development of employment policies and training. The position requires a qualified solicitor with 3-7 years of PQE and a strong background in UK employment law.

Ocado

Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

£75,000 – £85,000 pa On-site Permanent Clearance Required

EC&I Manager

This role involves leading the electrical, control, and automation capabilities across a modern manufacturing site. Responsibilities include shaping the automation strategy, managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering high-value CAPEX programmes, and ensuring the integrity and compliance of electrical systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of a safety-critical, advanced manufacturing facility.

Automation Experts Ltd

Kilmarnock, Ayrshire And Arran, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

System Design Authority

This role involves shaping advanced submarine systems from concept to in-service evolution, leading system architecture definition, and ensuring technical solutions are robust and compliant. You will collaborate with engineering, project, and supply chain teams to deliver against cost, schedule, and performance targets, while contributing to future capability development and standardisation efforts.

Electus Recruitment

East Knighton, Dorset, DT2 8LF, United Kingdom

£35,000 – £55,000 pa On-site Permanent

Maintenance Engineer Multi Skilled

This role involves maintaining and developing a wide range of engineering systems across a sustainable agricultural business. Responsibilities include PLC and HMI programming, mechanical and electrical maintenance, process control, and designing bespoke control systems. The role offers hands-on practical work and technical problem-solving, with opportunities for increasing responsibility and innovation.

EVP Recruitment Ltd

Wighton, Norfolk, NR23 1AL, United Kingdom

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Career Advice

Advance your Robotics career with expert advice, practical job search tips, and insightful industry guides.

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.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Robotics Job Applications (UK Guide)

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.

The Skills Gap in Robotics Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Robotics is no longer confined to science fiction or isolated research labs. Today, robots perform critical tasks across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, defence, hospitality and even education. In the UK, businesses are embracing automation to improve productivity, reduce costs and tackle labour shortages. Yet despite strong interest and a growing number of university programmes in robotics, many employers report a persistent problem: graduates are not job-ready for real-world robotics roles. This is not a question of intelligence or dedication. It is a widening skills gap between what universities teach and what employers actually need in robotics jobs. In this article, we’ll explore that gap in depth — what universities do well, where their programmes often fall short, why the disconnect exists, what employers really want, and how you can bridge the divide to build a thriving career in robotics.

Robotics Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

Robotics looks futuristic from the outside. People picture humanoid machines, cutting-edge labs & young engineers writing complex code. In the UK job market, the reality is more practical and more encouraging for career switchers: robotics is already embedded across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, defence, construction & inspection. That means there are real jobs for people in their 30s, 40s & 50s who bring operational experience, delivery skills, quality discipline & the ability to work with real-world systems. This article gives you a clear UK reality check on robotics careers for career switchers: what roles genuinely exist, which paths are most realistic, what skills employers actually hire for, how long retraining tends to take & whether age is a factor.

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