Latest Industrial Automation Jobs

PLC / Controls Engineers

Design and commission automated material handling and manufacturing systems, including PLC programming, system integration, and fault diagnosis. Perform on-site testing and troubleshooting across controls and automation systems, working from technical schematics and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Requires strong hands-on skills in industrial automation and willingness to travel across the UK.

Innovate Recruitment Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £45 – £55 ph

Hybrid Contract

Controls Engineer

Designs and commissions PLC, HMI, and safety software for industrial automation systems across sectors like automotive, aerospace, and logistics. Works from concept through to installation, configuring VFDs, motion controls, and industrial networks. Involves on-site commissioning, fault-finding, and close collaboration with engineering and project teams.

Proactive Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Controls Engineer

This role involves programming and developing Mitsubishi PLCs, fault finding and modifying existing PLC programs, and supporting new and existing automation projects. You will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to improve machine reliability and performance.

Aqumen Recruitment Colne Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £62,500 pa

Control Panel Builder

Build and wire low-voltage control panels for bespoke industrial equipment using electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Install components like relays, drives, and PLCs, and perform continuity testing. Work in a custom workshop environment with varied materials and small-batch production, collaborating with design and test teams.

Anne Corder Recruitment Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £36,000 – £37,000 pa

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and supporting electrical, control, and automation systems across diverse engineering projects. You'll develop PLC-based control solutions, create electrical drawings, and contribute to system testing and integration. The position requires hands-on problem-solving and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a technical, project-driven environment.

DK Recruitment Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Service Technician

This role involves hands-on installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced electromechanical and automated systems in a high-security airport environment. The technician will diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and automation faults across critical infrastructure, including power distribution, HVAC, PCA systems, and PLC-controlled equipment. Work includes reading technical diagrams, performing preventative maintenance, and providing urgent response support to ensure continuous operational reliability.

Octagon Group Heathrow, London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Design Engineer Solidworks

Design and develop mechanical components and automation systems from concept through to 3D CAD, prototyping, and testing. Integrate mechatronic elements like sensors and actuators while collaborating with engineering and sales teams. Support customer-facing technical discussions and contribute to innovative, cross-disciplinary engineering solutions.

Osprey Engineering Solutions Crook, County Durham, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer £60–80k Base + BenefitsSouth East | Ref: ABJ7662Join a leading R&D team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, applying your expertise in mechanical design, industrial design, and design for manufacturing (DFM, DFMEA) to develop innovative, high-performance...

Hudson Shribman United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Project Engineer (Hydraulics)

Project Engineer – Hydraulics £38-50k Base + Benefits South East | Ref: ABJ6484Perm: onsite 5 daysAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer specialising in hydraulic systems to join a leading engineering and R&D team delivering advanced industrial equipment....

Hudson Shribman United Kingdom £38,000 – £50,000 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing electrical, control, and automation systems for a global product portfolio, with a focus on PLC/SCADA programming, AutoCAD Electrical for schematics, and integration of industrial networks. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient control systems and contribute to continuous improvement. Work includes testing, commissioning, and maintaining technical documentation within a manufacturing and engineering context.

White Label Recruitment Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Service Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving complex engineering faults in industrial plant and automated manufacturing systems, primarily within the aerospace sector. The engineer will perform in-depth repairs, planned maintenance, and engineering improvements on-site at customer locations, often spending several days troubleshooting and implementing solutions. The position requires strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings and deliver lasting engineering fixes.

Coburg Banks Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £43,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | £60-70k | St. IvesIf you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you.Platform Recruitment is partnered with a...

Platform Recruitment Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer

This role involves working as a Graduate/Junior LabVIEW Engineer, gaining hands-on experience programming and integrating automation and test systems using LabVIEW. You'll support real-world projects under supervision, developing skills in control systems and industrial automation across high-tech industries such as aerospace, defence, and manufacturing. The position offers structured training and long-term progression within a specialist engineering environment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

NEW SENIOR POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER IN HARROGATE.Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our Design Team in Harrogate. This is a senior, consultative role where you will support engineers and project teams through the research,...

Octagon Group Harrogate, HG1 1QS, United Kingdom

Control Systems Project Manager

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of control and automation projects, from concept to commissioning, within a systems integration environment. You'll lead technical teams delivering PLC, SCADA, and integrated control systems for industrial clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The position blends technical oversight with customer engagement and commercial management across complex automation solutions.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent