Robotics Jobs

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Sets technical strategy and roadmap for fault detection and fallback systems in an autonomous driving stack, designing and training detection mechanisms for robust driverless operation. Leads integration into the shared driving stack, aligning ML, inference optimisation and software teams, and mentors through architecture reviews. Works with large-scale training and fleet data in a small, high-impact team.

• London
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Builds virtual vehicle models using physics-based and data-driven techniques, validating them against on-road data and converting them into efficient software components. Runs track and partner experiments to improve model accuracy, and integrates models into simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and correlation pipelines across robotics, simulation and product teams.

Dymola · CarSim · CarMaker

• Witney
• £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hands-on role taking technical ownership of automation and production engineering projects from concept to implementation. Involves designing and building machinery, jigs and tooling, programming PLCs, industrial robots and CNC machines, supporting NPI, capital equipment procurement and continuous improvement via Kaizen and 5S. Works cross-functionally with Production, Design and Quality teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

PLC · Industrial Robots · CNC +2

• Leicester
• On-site
• £45,000 – £60,000 pa
• Lead
• Permanent

Leading the mechanical design of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery, taking projects from concept through to customer handover. Involves 3D CAD work in SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or Solid Edge, design reviews, cross-team collaboration and mentoring, with some support for build, commissioning and installation. Distinct for its focus on custom robotic and automated manufacturing systems rather than repeat designs.

SolidWorks · Inventor · Creo +1

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior

Builds AI-powered planning systems for global warehouses and last-mile operations, developing machine learning models, optimisation algorithms and operational simulations. Takes high-impact models from prototype to monitored production, sets technical direction and mentors data scientists while working with engineers, product managers and retail partners.

BigQuery · OR-Tools · SimPy

• Bicester
• On-site
• Shift work

Hands-on first-line response for engineering faults in an automated Customer Fulfilment Centre, diagnosing and resolving issues that impact performance. Carries out planned servicing and repairs on robotics, control systems and automation hardware, plus proactive reliability improvement projects. Works 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends to support a 24/7 operation.

Ocado Smart Platform

• London
• Hybrid
• £45,399 – £59,484 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Develop conversational agents and social robots for dementia care within the Biomechatronics Laboratory, combining NLP, machine learning, signal processing and mechatronic fabrication. The role involves planning research, collaborating with psychiatrists, neurologists and engineers, and running human-robot interface experiments mapping voice activity to robotic engagement.

Python · C · C++

• Barnsley
• £60,000 pa
• Mid-level

You will identify and implement automation solutions across a high-volume manufacturing facility, leading projects from concept and specification through to installation and commissioning. The role involves integrating robotics and PLC-controlled machinery, driving Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and supporting New Product Introduction alongside Production, Maintenance and Quality teams.

AutoCAD

• Bedfordshire
• £45,000 – £55,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, producing 3D CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials from concept through to production. Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams on robotic automation and special-purpose machinery, reviewing and improving existing designs and resolving technical issues.

SolidWorks

• Cambridgeshire
• £70,000 – £100,000 pa
• Senior

Own the full RF lifecycle, designing, building and testing complex RF-based systems such as sensors for autonomous drones, space-based radars and mission-critical comms. Work in a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts with access to anechoic chambers and advanced spectrum/network analysis equipment, taking modules from concept through to design verification.

Radios · Radars

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

Owns end-to-end planning and execution of a portfolio of software and hardware projects within a humanoid robot new product introduction program, accountable for scope, schedule, cost and process. Coordinates deeply cross-functional teams across Systems, AI/ML, Firmware, Mechanical, Supply Chain and more, spanning sites in Boston, Vancouver and San Diego. Requires strong technical judgment, systems thinking and the ability to clear blockers and manage risks across distributed teams.

• London
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops learning-based locomotion and whole-body control policies for humanoid robots, using reinforcement and imitation learning, generative models and motion primitives. Builds scalable simulation and training pipelines in Isaac Lab and MuJoCo, and deploys, debugs and fine-tunes policies on physical robots, tackling sim-to-real transfer and real-time inference latency.

Isaac Lab · Isaac Sim · MuJoCo +1

• 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

• Birmingham
• £21,805 pa
• Entry level
• Contract

Lead research into robotic metamaterials that adapt their dynamics after deployment, combining table-top robotic experiments with theory and numerical simulations. Develop decentralised learning techniques for networks of active mechanical units, exploring links between network structure and functionality. Tailored to the candidate's interests within a physics and robotics lab.

• Liverpool
• £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Lead automation upgrades, system integration and continuous improvement across a highly automated manufacturing plant, supporting PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems. The role involves troubleshooting complex plant issues, mentoring EC&I technicians and working with suppliers and integrators on robotics, filling and material handling equipment.

PLC · HMI · SCADA +4