25 of 25 DemandTrendPermanent Automation Engineer Jobs in the South East

Automation Engineer (Off the Tools) Milton Keynes £35,000 to £45,000 + Company Bonus + Generous Holiday + Company Pension + On the Job Training + Career Progress + Personalised Progression Are you an Automation Engineer with mechanical system design knowledge, looking to come off the tools into a customer and client facing role, looking … job training, company bonus, company pension, good holiday structure and clear specialised routes for progression? Do you want to join a well-established world leading company, taking the pneumatic automation industry by storm as they increase in turnover year upon year, looking to add to their valued engineering team, offering great company benefits, on the job training and great … opportunities for career development? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading pneumatic automation company, specialising in products, parts and equipment across a range of manufacturing industries, going from strength to strength with their bespoke solutions. With over 40 years of establishment and reaching 300 employees, this company is leading the way in the pneumatic automation More ❯

Controls and Automation Engineer Based in Bedford We are an extremely well established Bedfordshire-based manufacturer selling our machines to household blue chip names across the globe and serving a wide range of industries. Following a period of growth and rebranding, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our … development of new products. In addition, occasionally (approximately 4 to 5 times a year) you will travel both in the UK and Overseas to customer sites to resolve any automation issues regarding commissioning, installation and trouble shooting. This is an exciting time to join us as we are continuing to expand product ranges, integrating technological advancements, and our development … of bespoke solutions to meet specific customer needs means that your work will be interesting and varied. We can offer a highly experienced Controls and Automation Engineer a very attractive salary (please state your requirement upon application) and benefits package dependant on skills and experience, early finish on Fridays, and the opportunity to directly contribute to NPD and More ❯

Automation Engineer (Off the Tools) Milton Keynes 35,000 to 45,000 + Company Bonus + Generous Holiday + Company Pension + On the Job Training + Career Progress + Personalised Progression Are you an Automation Engineer with mechanical system design knowledge, looking to come off the tools into a customer and client facing role, looking … job training, company bonus, company pension, good holiday structure and clear specialised routes for progression? Do you want to join a well-established world leading company, taking the pneumatic automation industry by storm as they increase in turnover year upon year, looking to add to their valued engineering team, offering great company benefits, on the job training and great … opportunities for career development? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading pneumatic automation company, specialising in products, parts and equipment across a range of manufacturing industries, going from strength to strength with their bespoke solutions. With over 40 years of establishment and reaching 300 employees, this company is leading the way in the pneumatic automation More ❯

Automation Engineer | £50,000 - £65,000 | Bedford Our client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled professional with a strong background in PLC and HMI control systems, particularly with Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix platforms. The ideal candidate … will be capable of designing electrical circuits and managing the full lifecycle of automation projects, from PLC commissioning through to final installation at customer sites. Our client is a recognised industry leader, renowned for delivering innovative and effective sealing solutions to some of the worlds most prominent brands. The Role: +Design and develop electrical systems and software for bespoke … +Strong understanding of machine safety equipment and relevant safety standards. +Hands-on experience with PLC programming, particularly using Siemens and Allen-Bradley (AB) platforms If you're passionate about automation and eager to work on innovative, technically challenging projects, wed love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your skills will More ❯

Automation Engineer Location: Buckinghamshire Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 12-hour Days & Nights Salary: up to 65,000 We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team at a highly automated, high-volume production site. You'll support critical production IT systems and lead optimisation initiatives that drive continuous improvement and performance. What … You'll Be Doing: Structured troubleshooting of automation systems including HMI, SCADA, and Siemens PLCs Preventive and proactive maintenance of production IT infrastructure (servers, drivers, networks) System monitoring and diagnostics to maintain uptime and performance Leading and participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives Delivering optimisation projects with tangible outcomes What We're Looking For: NVQ Level 3, HNC/… HND, or Degree in an engineering discipline Experience in automated process industries (e.g. Food, Brewing, Pharma, Chemical) Hands-on experience supporting production IT and automation systems PLC/S7 and OAS knowledge preferred Familiarity with Aveva Wonderware (WW), OEE, and RMS is a strong advantage Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A proactive, team-focused mindset with a drive More ❯

Automation Engineer Location: Buckinghamshire Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 12-hour Days & Nights Salary: up to £70,000 We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team at a highly automated, high-volume production site. You'll support critical production IT systems and lead optimisation initiatives that drive continuous improvement and performance. What … You'll Be Doing: Structured troubleshooting of automation systems including HMI, SCADA, and Siemens PLCs Preventive and proactive maintenance of production IT infrastructure (servers, drivers, networks) System monitoring and diagnostics to maintain uptime and performance Leading and participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives Delivering optimisation projects with tangible outcomes What We're Looking For: NVQ Level 3, HNC/… HND, or Degree in an engineering discipline Experience in automated process industries (e.g. Food, Brewing, Pharma, Chemical) Hands-on experience supporting production IT and automation systems PLC/S7 and OAS knowledge preferred Familiarity with Aveva Wonderware (WW), OEE, and RMS is a strong advantage Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A proactive, team-focused mindset with a drive More ❯

Automation Maintenance Engineer - Sittingbourne £41,000-£46,000 | Depending on experience 22 days holiday + BH | Bonuses | Employee Assistance Program A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a UK known drain manufacturer in the Sittingbourne area! With no day ever being the same the Automation Maintenance Engineer … machinery when required to follow the production planning schedule. Monitor the performance of machinery in the department and maintain detailed maintenance records for each machine. Monitor and adjust the automation machinery to ensure the efficiency of the machine and ensure bag length, artworks and quantities are in line with company specifications. Monitor automatic bagging machines and ensure that the … for each product produced. Ensure that a stock of essential spare parts is maintained on site to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns. Oversee contractors working on machinery in the Automation or Production department. Maintenance of the Automation and Production departments to include: Automation Assembly Cast Iron Spray-Shop Fabrication Department FloFit Production Department Regrind Department Injection moulding More ❯

joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team. As an Automation Engineer, you will work alongside the electricians and panel builders to assist in the design and build of More ❯

Automation/Systems Engineer Permanent Location: Northampton Salary: £50,000 £55,000 + benefits Were supporting a global engineering organisation in their search for an experienced Automation/Systems Engineer to join their Northampton operation on a permanent basis. The Role: Design, develop, and commission automation systems for complex manufacturing and process projects. Programming and … configuring PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. Provide on-site and remote support for system integration, troubleshooting, and optimisation. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and project engineering teams to deliver automation solutions on time and to specification. Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and industry standards. Experience & Skills Required: Proven background as an Automation, Controls, or Systems Engineer. Strong … hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (essential). Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems (preferred). Knowledge of automation networking and integration with wider manufacturing systems. Experience working within high-speed manufacturing, process, or packaging environments is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. MUST BE HAPPY TRAVELLING INTERNATIONALLY. JBRP1_UKTJ More ❯

Field Engineer – Automation & Control Systems Location: Based in East Kent with UK-wide travel to client sites Salary: Competitive, DOE Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for a technically skilled Field Engineer to join a specialist automation company based in the Ramsgate area. This is an exciting and varied role offering … the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, bespoke automation systems designed for high-profile clients in the data centre and manufacturing sectors. Key Responsibilities: Install, commission, and maintain bespoke automation and control systems on client sites Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs across complex electrical and software systems Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial … project delivery Produce and maintain technical documentation, service reports, and system logs Travel across the UK as required, with occasional overnight stays Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in industrial automation and control systems Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) Experience with SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/ More ❯

Network Automation Engineer CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities Essential Experience: (must -have skills/qualifications) Solid experience of working in a high-pressure, large-scale, global environment. … into Live Service. Significant experience of different delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile/SaFE/LeSS/kanban/xp) Essential Technical Experience: Good understanding of Firewalls Good experience with automation around Networking & Security devices Minimum 5 years' experience in a DevOps/Automation role Good experience with Automation Frameworks specifically Ginger Solid Development Skills (Bash, Python) Solid More ❯

Network Automation Engineer CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities Essential Experience: (must -have skills/qualifications) Solid experience of working in a high-pressure, large-scale, global environment. … into Live Service. Significant experience of different delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile/SaFE/LeSS/kanban/xp) Essential Technical Experience: Good understanding of Firewalls Good experience with automation around Networking & Security devices Minimum 5 years' experience in a DevOps/Automation role Good experience with Automation Frameworks specifically Ginger Solid Development Skills (Bash, Python) Solid More ❯

Network Automation Engineer CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities Essential Experience: (must -have skills/qualifications) Solid experience of working in a high-pressure, large-scale, global environment. … into Live Service. Significant experience of different delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile/SaFE/LeSS/kanban/xp) Essential Technical Experience: Good understanding of Firewalls Good experience with automation around Networking & Security devices Minimum 5 years' experience in a DevOps/Automation role Good experience with Automation Frameworks specifically Ginger Solid Development Skills (Bash, Python) Solid More ❯

Automation Maintenance Engineer (2-Shift Rotation) Location: Kent Salary: £41-46k + Benefits Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Shifts: Monday to Friday - 7:00am-3:00pm/3:00pm-11:00pm (rotating weekly) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Automation Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic manufacturing business. You'll play a key … role in maintaining and servicing machinery across a range of departments including Injection Moulding, Automation Assembly, Fabrication, and Regrind. Key Responsibilities: Routine, proactive, and reactive maintenance of production and automation machinery Tool changes and mechanical adjustments in line with production requirements Monitor machine performance, maintain detailed records, and ensure operational efficiency Support health and safety compliance, including regular … a proactive approach to machinery care Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable : Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems If you're a hands-on engineer looking to make an impact in a busy, team-focused environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with or call on More ❯

Maintenance Engineer ( Automation/Conveyors ) £52,000 + (OTE: £60,000 - £70,000) + Overtime + Signing bonus (£1,500) + Excellent Company Benefits + Company Pension + Training + Progression Chelmsford ( Commutable from: Braintree, Witham, Brentwood, Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Billericay ) Are you a Maintenance Engineer with experiecne within automation/conveyors looking to join … a blue chip company offering specialist training, progression and overtime paid at a premium rate? This is a excellent opportunity to develop as an engineer for a nationally renowned business, where you will be upskilled through training on state of the art machinery in a varied maintenance role. This national organisation are now looking to expand their engineering team … this role you will provide preventative and reactive maintenance across all aspects of production with a primary focus on PLC systems. This role would suit a electrical bias maintenance engineer looking to join an expanding team within a market leading company with ambitious goals for the future. The Role: Reactive & Planned Maintenance Excellent training and progression The Person: Maintenance More ❯

We re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery. This is an excellent opportunity … years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment . Project Manager/Engineer Industrial Automation £50,000 - £80,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance Reading . Project Values £20K - £3M Ref: 23852 Project Manager/Engineer - The Role: Technical … issues Working with leading organisations on multiple projects in the Water and Utilities sector. Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission Project Manager/Engineer - The Person: Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable High calibre ambitious and self-starter, control and automation professional Experience in one or more of the More ❯

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery. This is an excellent opportunity … years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment . Project Manager/Engineer – Industrial Automation £50,000 - £80,000 DOE + Pension + Car Allowance Reading . Project Values £20K - £3M Ref: 23852 Project Manager/Engineer - The Role: Technical … issues Working with leading organisations on multiple projects in the Water and Utilities sector. Provide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submission Project Manager/Engineer - The Person: Prior experience working within a Systems Integrator highly desirable High calibre ambitious and self-starter, control and automation professional Experience in one or more of the More ❯

background involving both 3D CAD Design and delivering high precision automated system solutions, will join the talented multidisciplinary team of a technology company in the renewable energy sector. KeyResponsibilitiesfortheSeniorMechanical AutomationEngineer Managing automation projects designing electromechanical machines and subsystems. Leading3DCADdesignprocessesfromconceptthroughtoproduction including developing designs to produce 3D engineering models and detailed drawings. Robotic system design and programming; designing complex machine control More ❯

of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global. About this role Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and their customers. Development is a playground where you can create what's needed when you … in a heartbeat on multiple application platforms such as mobile, desktop and web. This feeds into every level of test whether it's unit level, functional, performance and regression. Automation is a major component of agile teams who work diligently to deliver value in short time frames, the execution of scripts and their application in the DevOps pipeline can More ❯

of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global. About this role Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and their customers. Development is a playground where you can create what's needed when you … in a heartbeat on multiple application platforms such as mobile, desktop and web. This feeds into every level of test whether it's unit level, functional, performance and regression. Automation is a major component of agile teams who work diligently to deliver value in short time frames, the execution of scripts and their application in the DevOps pipeline can More ❯

Application Support Engineer – Web Applications | London | Hybrid | £41K Principle HR is partnering with a fast-growing global SaaS company to expand their Engineering Support team. In this role, you’ll be working directly with engineers from Fortune 500 companies , solving complex application issues—especially those centered around email. If you love troubleshooting, working with web technologies, and engaging with More ❯

Application Support Engineer – Web Applications | London | Hybrid | £41K Principle HR is partnering with a fast-growing global SaaS company to expand their Engineering Support team. In this role, you’ll be working directly with engineers from Fortune 500 companies , solving complex application issues—especially those centered around email. If you love troubleshooting, working with web technologies, and engaging with More ❯

Application Support Engineer – Web Applications | London | Hybrid | £41K Principle HR is partnering with a fast-growing global SaaS company to expand their Engineering Support team. In this role, you’ll be working directly with engineers from Fortune 500 companies , solving complex application issues—especially those centered around email. If you love troubleshooting, working with web technologies, and engaging with More ❯

Junior Platform Engineer/RPA Developer – Pega & Power Automate. London (Hybrid) | 3 Month Contract | Competitive Daily Rate We’re working with a major UK retail brand on a large-scale transformation project and looking for a Junior Platform Enginee r/RPA Developer to join the team. If you’ve got a passion for cloud, automation, and problem … solving — and you’re looking to take the first big step in your freelance career — this is for you. What you'll be doing Supporting the deployment of automation pipelines Helping to set up cloud environments for development and production Learning how to automate the creation and configuration of environments Getting involved in team discussions and sharing your ideas … engineers to solve technical problems Gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (basic knowledge is preferred) Developing your knowledge on tools and platforms like Pega , cloud infrastructure , and automation frameworks Assisting in designing and improving basic cloud solutions to meet project needs Collaborating with different teams to make sure everything runs smoothly Keeping up with new tech trends More ❯

Junior Platform Engineer/RPA Developer – Pega & Power Automate. London (Hybrid) | 3 Month Contract | Competitive Daily Rate We’re working with a major UK retail brand on a large-scale transformation project and looking for a Junior Platform Enginee r/RPA Developer to join the team. If you’ve got a passion for cloud, automation, and problem … solving — and you’re looking to take the first big step in your freelance career — this is for you. What you'll be doing Supporting the deployment of automation pipelines Helping to set up cloud environments for development and production Learning how to automate the creation and configuration of environments Getting involved in team discussions and sharing your ideas … engineers to solve technical problems Gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (basic knowledge is preferred) Developing your knowledge on tools and platforms like Pega , cloud infrastructure , and automation frameworks Assisting in designing and improving basic cloud solutions to meet project needs Collaborating with different teams to make sure everything runs smoothly Keeping up with new tech trends More ❯