Robotics Jobs

• Birmingham
• £48,000 – £53,000 pa

Operate, maintain and optimise ABB IRB 5510 paint robots on a production line, adjusting programs to improve coverage, quality and cycle time. Mix and prepare paints, thinners and hardeners to specification, monitor viscosity and application parameters, and troubleshoot quality issues such as film build, colour and runs. Works with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality on continuous improvement to cut waste, downtime and defects.

ABB IRB 5510 · ABB TR

• Leicester
• £45,000 – £48,000 pa
• Senior

Designs and oversees special purpose automation machinery from order acceptance to customer handover, performing mechanical design and detailing in 3D CAD across multiple projects. Runs design reviews, produces BOMs, negotiates with suppliers, supports electrical design and machine builds, and leads projects through development and installation. Requires expertise in robotics, mechanisms and pneumatic systems plus CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance.

Solid Edge · SolidWorks · Inventor +1

• Plymouth
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Designs electrical and pneumatic control systems for bespoke automated machinery, producing schematics, wiring diagrams and system architecture drawings in EPLAN. Specifies PLCs, HMIs, drives, servo systems and safety equipment, carries out machinery safety assessments and supports build, testing and Factory Acceptance Testing alongside mechanical, electrical and software engineers.

EPLAN · SISTEMA · Pilz +7

• United Kingdom
• £50,000 – £65,000 pa
• Mid-level

Commissioning Engineer responsible for bringing automated material handling and warehouse control systems into operation, covering FAT, SAT, performance validation and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, drive and networked systems. Works with project managers, controls engineers and customers on retrofit and modernisation projects, producing documentation and supporting go-live. Requires 100% travel across the UK and Europe, working in live operational environments.

Siemens S7 · TIA Portal

• Bedford
• Hybrid
• £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Create electrical schematics in EPLAN Electric P8 for automated material handling and logistics systems, designing control panels, junction boxes and field wiring. Prepare BOMs, I/O lists, cable schedules and as-built drawings, supporting build, installation and commissioning alongside engineering and project teams. Suits an electrical automation engineer keen to develop into a design role.

EPLAN Electric P8 · PLC · AS/RS

• London
• Senior
• Permanent

Designs next-generation fulfilment centres and logistics systems, owning multiple projects from concept through design approval. Acts as primary technical contact for suppliers, specifying automated material handling, packaging and robotics equipment, then supports hand-off to Ops Engineering for installation and commissioning. Covers green-field, brown-field and retrofit sites across North America and Europe.

• Lichfield
• £560 – £650 pd
• Senior
• Contract

Owns end-to-end delivery of a warehouse automation and material handling programme, covering installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Manages budgets, forecasts, subcontractors and site teams while acting as the main customer contact, with oversight of conveyor, robotics and automated systems.

MS Project · MS Office · AutoCAD +1

• Stourbridge
• Hybrid
• £50,000 – £75,000 pa
• Senior

Hands-on role designing, programming and commissioning PLC-based industrial automation and material handling systems, using Siemens, Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Codesys platforms plus SCADA/HMI tools like WinCC, Ignition and FactoryTalk View. Splits time between home working, office-based design and UK-wide site installation, with site assignments lasting up to a month and autonomy over project delivery.

Siemens · Allen-Bradley · Rockwell +7

• Bermuda
• £60,000 – £65,000 pa
• Senior

Programming and commissioning Siemens PLC software in TIA Portal with a focus on Structured Text for turnkey automated warehouse, conveyor and pallet handling systems. Splits time between the Nuneaton office and extended UK customer site commissioning phases, diagnosing PLC, electrical and control faults alongside a small UK team and international colleagues.

Siemens TIA Portal · Beckhoff · Allen Bradley

• United Kingdom
• £45,000 – £48,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Servicing automated warehouse and intralogistics systems across Liverpool, Manchester and Stoke on Trent, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and PLC support. The role involves commissioning, software modifications and performance monitoring on AS/RS equipment, working with Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal, Profibus/Profinet and frequency inverters. It is a field-based position with a company vehicle and regular travel.

Siemens Step 7 · TIA Portal · Profibus +6

• London
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Operational procurement role focused on P2P execution, supplier communication and tactical sourcing across direct commodities including mechanical, electronics, electromechanical, cables and harnessing, and software. You process requisitions and POs in MRP/ERP, run RFx and negotiations, and manage supplier performance and risk while partnering with teams in London, Boston and Vancouver.

Google Workspace · Slack · MRP +2

• Leeds
• Permanent

Monitor, troubleshoot and repair automated material handling systems such as conveyors and sortation equipment, using control system and sensor data to maximise availability. The role involves data visualisation, continuous improvement projects, commissioning new equipment and training engineering technicians, working with the EU Controls network and global colleagues.

Amazon Robotics · Complex Item Sorter · Material Handling Equipment

• Wellingborough
• £37,000 – £45,000 pa
• Permanent

Servicing, repairing, installing and commissioning automated machinery and material handling equipment at customer sites across the UK, covering mechanical and electrical fault finding, PPM, breakdowns and equipment upgrades. Full manufacturer training is provided, with door-to-door pay, a company van and occasional overnight stays.

Conveyors · Material Handling Systems · Packaging Machinery +6

• Derby
• £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Field service and commissioning role covering 2-way and 4-way pallet shuttle systems for clients across the UK, combining planned and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance with installation, commissioning and remote technical support. Requires national travel with overnight stays and a full clean driving licence, ideally based in the East or South Midlands.

Pallet Shuttle Systems

• Wigan
• £40,000 – £45,000 pa
• Permanent

Split between workshop preparation and on-site installation of control panels and electrical systems for industrial automation and conveyor projects. Involves reading electrical drawings, supporting commissioning, and liaising with engineering and controls teams, with roughly 50% travel to customer sites.