Jobs in Leicester

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Head of Sales

Lead and scale the commercial function for a fast-growing robotics company, building a sales team from the ground up while directly managing high-value enterprise deals. Design scalable processes, enter new markets, and collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to deliver automation solutions across hospitality, retail, and commercial sectors in the UK and Europe.

LEC Robotics London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role focused on creating custom automation and special-purpose machinery from concept to commissioning. Involves hands-on design using 3D CAD, cross-functional collaboration with electrical and manufacturing teams, and direct customer engagement to deliver innovative robotic and industrial automation solutions. Offers opportunity to lead projects and mentor engineering best practices in a technically challenging environment.

Reed Le84Gz, LE8 4GZ, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing low-level embedded software, integrating secure IoT communication protocols, and building automated test frameworks. You will collaborate with hardware teams, maintain technical documentation, and participate in CI/CD pipelines.

Zenovo Le11Aa, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Gate Automation Engineer

This role involves installing, servicing, and maintaining automated gate systems for residential and commercial clients across the Midlands. The engineer will perform fault finding, safety upgrades, and retrofits, working independently and completing reports on-site using a tablet. The position emphasizes technical autonomy, safety compliance, and customer service with no weekend work or out-of-hours call-outs.

Rise Technical Recruitment Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Gate Automation Engineer

Job Title: Gate Automation EngineerLocation: Midlands (Home Based with weekly visits to Leicester)Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year + overtime (dependent on experience)Job Type: Permanent, Full-TimeOur client is currently looking for an experienced Gate Automation Engineer to join their team,...

HSL Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Electrical Project Engineer

This role involves managing electrical engineering projects from initial customer enquiry through to installation, commissioning, and handover. You'll work on industrial control and automation systems, including PLC and SCADA, producing electrical schematics and technical documentation while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams. The position combines office-based design with occasional UK site visits for commissioning and customer liaison.

Euro Projects Recruitment Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design EngineerEast Midlands - commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottinghamc£45k neg dep exp + benefitsOur client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a diverse range...

Premier Technical Recruitment Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom

Commissioning Engineer

This role involves developing PLC software, commissioning bespoke automation systems, and integrating industrial robots such as 6-axis, SCARA, and Delta models. The engineer will work on full machine build projects from concept to handover, conducting FATs/SATs, troubleshooting, and providing on-site customer support during installation and training. It offers deep involvement in advanced robotics and automation within a growing engineering environment.

Reed Le84Gz, LE8 4GZ, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Lead the end-to-end delivery of bespoke electrical and automation projects, from concept and design through to commissioning and customer acceptance. Serve as the primary technical contact for blue-chip clients, managing PLC, SCADA, and safety-critical control systems across the full project lifecycle. Balance office-based engineering with occasional UK site visits for installation and testing, working on technically complex systems within a growing international engineering group.

Euro Projects Recruitment Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Area Sales Engineer (East Anglia and Surrounding Area)

Area Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (East Anglia, potentially over to Leicester and Coventry)Are you passionate about industrial automation, pneumatics and associated technology, motion control, and delivering intelligent engineering solutions?I am looking for an experienced Area Sales Engineer (Living somewhere...

Osprey Engineering Solutions Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineerto c£55k neg dep exp plus benefitsEast Midlands - commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and CoventryOur client demonstrates almost 40 years' experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial...

Premier Technical Recruitment Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom

Electrical Design Engineer

This role involves designing and delivering bespoke automation and robotic systems for manufacturing customers. Responsibilities include electrical system design, control panel creation, machine safety, and project management from concept to commissioning.

Automation Experts Ltd Leicestershire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electrical Design / Project Engineer

This role involves creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and project documentation for bespoke automation and control systems using EPLAN Electric P8. The engineer will support the full design lifecycle, from component selection to manufacturing and commissioning, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes technical accuracy, continuous improvement of design standards, and hands-on involvement in industrial automation projects.

Automation Experts Ltd Leicestershire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer

Designs electrical systems for custom CNC and multi-process manufacturing machinery, creating schematics, panel layouts, and engineering documentation. Works closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate and commission systems, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Cooper Edwards Ltd Leicester Forest West, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer£50-55k + CarSalary Sacrifice Pension, Healthcare, Health Cash PlanTraining & Development, Career ProgressionWest Midlands. Ref: 25589A fantastic opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join a leading automation engineering business delivering advanced Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions for...

Automation Experts Ltd United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa