Jobs in Northampton

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Software Engineer

Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.

Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Lead the design and deployment of autonomous robotic systems, owning software architecture across perception, planning and control. Work spans prototyping, simulation and field testing, integrating with hardware teams while mentoring engineers and shaping technical roadmaps. Requires depth in C++, ROS2, SLAM and real-time systems.

Autodiscovery Wantage

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

Maintaining and fault-finding automated warehouse systems, including conveyor systems, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors and drives. The role combines planned preventative and reactive maintenance with root cause analysis and continuous improvement, working a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift pattern in a highly automated distribution operation.

Gap Technical Northampton £56,500 pa

On-site Shift-work

Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on automated warehouse and distribution systems, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults on conveyors, motors, drives and sensors to minimise downtime. Working a 4 on, 4 off days and nights rota, you'll also drive continuous improvement and keep maintenance records to site health and safety standards.

Gap Technical Northampton £56,500 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Solutions Sales Manager - Warehousing & Distribution

Owns and grows a portfolio of major accounts while hunting new business across warehousing, distribution and logistics, selling MHE, automation, robotics and intralogistics solutions. Works with Solutions and Industrial Engineers to build tailored proposals, manages the pipeline in Salesforce, and travels internationally, particularly across the US and Americas.

Cast UK Northampton £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Service Engineer (Mechanical / Material Handling)

Field-based role servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on specialist automated equipment such as gates, barriers, bollards and hydraulic systems across a regional patch. Full industry-specific training is provided, with a Monday to Friday days pattern and door-to-door pay, joining an established automation equipment specialist's growing engineering team.

Rise Technical Recruitment Northampton £35,000 – £37,000 pa

Permanent

Installation Engineer

Hands-on role covering FAT and SAT testing, electrical installation, commissioning, fault finding and technical documentation for bespoke industrial automation and control systems. You'll work both in-house and at customer sites, wiring control panels, verifying field wiring and supporting start-up, tuning and breakdowns. Distinct for its variety across panel testing, PLC/HMI/drive work and customer handover.

Rise10 Recruitment Corby £35,000 – £42,000 pa

Permanent

Robotics Maintenance Technician

On-site maintenance of Exotec's robotic warehouse automation systems at a customer site in Northampton, covering preventative and corrective maintenance on robots, conveyors and machines. The role combines electrical and mechanical fault-finding, root cause analysis, commissioning support and rapid incident response within a dedicated site team.

Exotec Northampton

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

Maintains and repairs automated warehouse equipment including conveyors, sortation systems and AGVs, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis and root cause analysis. Works Panama shifts in a highly automated distribution centre, driving continuous improvement and completing technical audits and engineering reports.

GXO Logistics Northampton £51,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Robot Programmer (FANUC / R&D)

Program and operate FANUC robots integrated with laser cutting systems, using CAM-based Roboguide software, and support the development of new robotic solutions for environmental projects. The role involves regular site attendance in Cumbria, recording learning data and producing process reports, with training provided to build specialist expertise.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Northampton £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Permanent Clearance Required

Project Manager Industrial Controls

Owns programme, cost, quality and safety for electrical controls projects including new installations, plant upgrades and retrofits, acting as main customer contact and coordinating engineering teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Involves tenders, specifications, design reviews, risk assessments and site commissioning support, blending commercial project management with hands-on industrial electrical knowledge.

Samuel Frank Warwickshire £67,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid