17 of 17 Contract Automation Engineer Jobs

Automation Engineer 6 month contract Based in Broughton Offering 47ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in the field of automation/robotics? Do you have project management experience? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Automation Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: The deployment and support of automated machinery … automated assembly processes Project management Providing technical support and advice to existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use Your skillset may include: Experience in the fields of automation and/or robotics Knowledge of the production processes Knowledge of REACH legislation Project Management Proficient digital and data analysis skills Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools More ❯

Automation Engineer Sheffield Hybrid 60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office is mandatory) End Date: 28/11/2025 £567 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer (7+ years of … experience) with a strong foundation in software development and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. This is not a role for someone who has only dabbled in software development. We are looking for a true software engineer-someone who has built, maintained, and optimized complex systems and is now applying that expertise to automation. Key Responsibilities: Design … develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems and environments. Contribute to architectural decisions and software design discussions. Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability. Technical Requirements: We are looking for candidates with strong, hands-on experience More ❯

Industrial Automation Engineer- 6 months initially - Inside IR35 - Onsite in Preston or Bristol Hamilton Barnes is seeking a hands-on and experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to join one of the UK's leading Aerospace organisations on an initial six-month contract. In this on-site role (based in Preston or Bristol), you will be a vital … part of the team supporting and maintaining critical shop floor automation and MES systems. You will work closely with IT, engineering, OEMs, and business users to troubleshoot and resolve issues, deliver permanent solutions to recurring problems, and ensure the seamless integration of manufacturing systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and MES. This role is key to ensuring high system availability … a secure, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the support team to troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues within defined SLAs. Support integration between MES and the factory automation layer, including machine-level systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMI). Liaise with OEMs, suppliers, and business users to resolve technical issues and coordinate service activities. Provide technical support and mentorship More ❯

Are you a Senior Automation Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on... Senior Automation Engineer Aberdeenshire - hybrid £45-£50 per hour (Outside IR35) 12-month initial contract Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems based on ABB 800xA and ACM 800. Manage and deliver full project … and deadlines are met. Support offshore commissioning and maintenance activities as required. Essential Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience programming and configuring ABB 800xA and ACM 800 systems. Strong background in automation and control engineering with full project lifecycle involvement. Offshore Survival Certificate (BOSIET or equivalent). Strong documentation and communication skills. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with legacy ABB systems such as More ❯

Automation Project Engineer Location: Redditch Rate: 30 - 45 per hour (DOE) Hours: 39 per week Contract Type: 12-month rolling contract We're looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead the installation of robotic and automated production lines as part of a major transformation programme. This is a contract role ideal for someone with … strong project engineering experience and a passion for automation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the installation of robotic and automated systems across manufacturing lines. Identify manual processes suitable for automation and assess cost vs. savings. Write and issue RFQs to suppliers, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with business needs. Compare supplier proposals and manage sourcing events. Oversee layout changes and coordinate … timing plans. Conduct and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring installations meet RFQ specifications. Maintain project documentation and lead internal reviews. Requirements: Strong project management skills with experience in automation or engineering project delivery. Understanding of automation systems and PLCs (no programming required). Experience managing suppliers and integration partners. Familiarity with layout planning, timing plans, and contractor More ❯

Automation Project Engineer Location: Redditch Rate: £30 - £45 per hour (DOE) Hours: 39 per week Contract Type: 12-month rolling contract We're looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead the installation of robotic and automated production lines as part of a major transformation programme. This is a contract role ideal for someone with … strong project engineering experience and a passion for automation. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the installation of robotic and automated systems across manufacturing lines. * Identify manual processes suitable for automation and assess cost vs. savings. * Write and issue RFQs to suppliers, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with business needs. * Compare supplier proposals and manage sourcing events. * Oversee layout changes and coordinate … timing plans. * Conduct and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring installations meet RFQ specifications. * Maintain project documentation and lead internal reviews. Requirements: * Strong project management skills with experience in automation or engineering project delivery. * Understanding of automation systems and PLCs (no programming required). * Experience managing suppliers and integration partners. * Familiarity with layout planning, timing plans, and contractor More ❯

We are currently recruiting for a Automation and Controls Engineer to join a market leading FMCG manufacturing company working at their Heavily Automated site in goole. It is a days-based role with paying an hourly rate of 50ph on a 3 - 6 month FTC What's in it for you as an Automation and Controls Engineer Hourly Rate: 50ph Monday - Friday working hours Genuine career development and progression Working with a market leading manufacturer 3-6 month FTC Responsibility for the Automation and Controls Engineer Focussing on developing and maintaining automated control systems including, programming, Inverters, PLC's and SCADA systems. Making sure all Controls and Electrical assets are maintained in compliance with … other) safely and efficiently within the allocated time and budget. Working alongside the Engineering Team across manufacturing excellence, looking at CI and Root cause analysis Useful experience for the Automation and Controls Engineer Qualifications in a relevant discipline (HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or processes an equivalent qualification) Working with Siemens S5, S7 and TIA More ❯

Position: Automation EngineerLocation: Farnborough (3 days per week on-site)Day Rate: £650 inside IR35Security Clearance: DV Clearance Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support cutting-edge projects within the UK defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop … and implement automation solutions for complex systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test automation frameworks Troubleshoot and optimise existing automation processes Ensure compliance with defence standards and security protocols Essential Skills: Strong experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Selenium) Background in systems engineering, DevOps, or test automation Familiarity with secure More ❯

Role Title: Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield Hybrid- 3 days in the office is mandatory) Start Date: 08/09/2025 End Date: 31/01/2026 Rate: £550 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Overview: We seek a skilled Automation Engineering with expertise in GIT, shell scripting, Ansible, Python FAST API integration, HashiCorp Vault and … Linux system administration. Knowledge of YUM repositories, and RPM packaging is a plus. Note that we are looking for a foundation in DBA skills however it is a broader engineer with the other skills we are really looking for. Key Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability. Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation. More ❯

Role: Control and Instrumentation (Automation) Engineer Location: Cheshire Start Date: August 2025 Status: 12 months, Outside IR35 Addison Project Plc is seeking a contractor to provide Automation Control and Instrumentation Engineering services for a period of 12 months to be based in Cheshire. Services to be provided Automation C&I Engineering for a DCS site migration … Site surveys, visits and client meetings Automation C&I Engineering Design Scope of Work documents Datasheets Checking and approval of Engineering Design Liaise with other disciplines; process, piping, mechanical, civil structural and EC&I to co-ordinate requirements for vendor packages and design Technical assistance on equipment specifications and bid compliance Person specification You must possess suitable and relevant More ❯

Job Title: Industrial Automation Support Engineer Duration: 12+ Month Contract Location: Bristol/Bath Day Rate: Competitive - Outside IR35 Overview: Chapman Tate is working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation who is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Support Engineer. You will play a key role in ensuring business-critical systems are maintained, optimized, and supported. The … onsite presence in Bristol and is offered outside IR35 for an initial 12+ month duration, with potential for extension. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day support for critical shopfloor automation and IT applications. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within defined SLAs. Deliver permanent solutions to recurring system and performance issues. Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure … PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems. Knowledge of machine integration, including OPC and other interfacing protocols. Experience with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) manufacturing IT applications. Skilled in integrating factory automation layers with MES platforms. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with IIoT devices, sensors, and manufacturing control systems. Experience using More ❯

Detailed Job Description: Role Title: Automation Tester Minimum years of experience 5-8 years Job Description: Skillset - Tricentis Testim & Selenium Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient test automation frameworks for API and backend testing • Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage • Strong proficiency in Java or JavaScript languages. This is … required to write custom code, create add-ons, and handle complex scenarios that may arise during the automation testing process. • Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline • Analyze and report on test results, identifying and documenting defects and areas for improvement • Experience with custom frameworks like Selenium with Java is desirable. • Experience … with any low code automation tool like TestSigma, Tricentis Testim, Katalon or similar is good to have. • Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the test automation domain Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in test automation, with a strong focus on backend and API testing • Proficient in JavaScript programming language. • Hands-on More ❯

Full Stack Software Engineer - AI and Automation - (C#, .NET, SQL, Python, Azure PaaS, IaC) Inside IR35 - 6 month contract likely to extend We are looking for a contract Full Stack Software Engineer (C#, .NET, SQL, Python, Azure PaaS, IaC) with experience of AI and Automation to join our Investment Banking Technology Team at Investec, where we … will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our systems, contribute to meaningful work, and help build out our platform We are seeking a motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for AI and Automation to develop and support innovative AI-driven solutions across various business functions. This hands-on role requires a blend of technical … decision-making and streamlining workflows. Integrate advanced AI APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services) into existing applications to enable natural language capabilities and optimise operations. Build AI-driven automation solutions using Azure AI Foundry and Azure AI Services to automate complex processes and extract insights from unstructured data. Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, architects and engineers to design More ❯

Your New Company and Role Join a dynamic digital team focused on delivering intelligent automation solutions using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you'll help build and evolve a production-grade automation service that applies AI/ML to process high-volume, low-complexity workflows.You'll work on a modern AWS serverless platform, developing components for document More ❯

Your New Company and Role Join a dynamic digital team focused on delivering intelligent automation solutions using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you'll help build and evolve a production-grade automation service that applies AI/ML to process high-volume, low-complexity workflows. You'll work on a modern AWS serverless platform, developing components for More ❯

/day Outside IR35 Contract Length : 6 Months (+ extensions) Start Date: ASAP Skills & Experience: Active SC or DV Clearance ( non-negotiable ). Proven experience in VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automaton). Orchestration experience, with the ability to create and manage complex workflows. Strong programming/scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, PowerShell). Solid understanding of source control and More ❯

Network Engineer - Hedge Fund - IP, Arista, Automation, Switching, AWS, Ansible/Python - Contract Network Engineering team based in London Currently our hedge fund client is in the process of getting ready for an office move in London Key requirements Network Automation Experience with IP Connectivity Arista Switches Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS Scripting in either More ❯