57 automation engineer jobs found

Gate & Barrier / Automatic Door Service Engineer (Sub-Contract / Freelance) Greater Manchester Area £37+ per hour | Weekly Pay | Outside IR35 6-Month Rolling Contract (Strong Potential to Extend up to 3 Years) V7 Recruitment is working with a well-established organization within the security systems and access control sector, delivering projects across government and large commercial client sites. We are looking for experienced Gate, Barrier, and Automatic Door Engineers to join on a long-term subcontract basis, covering multiple sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool. This role offers excellent earning potential, consistent workloads, and the freedom to self-manage your schedule while working on secure, high-profile contracts. The Role Service, maintenance, and repair of gate, barrier, and automatic door systems Working on a range of systems including FAAC, CAME, BFT, and similar manufacturers Field-based role travelling between housing association and...

Job Title: Mobile Automation Engineer (MDM/Microsoft Intune) Location: Chester/ Bromley (3 days onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Daily Rate: Circa £650/Day Working Pattern: Full Time We are looking for an experienced Mobile Engineer to join a global technology team supporting and managing corporate mobile devices. This role is focused on mobile device management (MDM) and automation, not mobile application development. You will play a key role in supporting and enhancing a Microsoft-based mobile management environment, working closely with a distributed team across multiple regions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune (MDM) Solid PowerShell scripting experience (automation, administration) Good understanding of Microsoft cloud / Azure environments Experience managing enterprise mobile devices (iOS and/or Android) Background as an infrastructure / mobile engineer, not a mobile app developer Strong communication skills and...

Automation Door Engineer (long term temporary contract) V7 are looking for experienced automation engineers, we are representing a client that has been awarded an exciting long term contract in the public sector. The contract has has over 1000 sites nationwide and 4500 assets across those sites. The client we are working with are a national business who are rapidly growing ,specializing in the security and fire industry. The Contract * Service and Maintenance work on auto doors and shutters * Door types: Swing systems, Slide Systems and bifold systems. * Shutter doors: Roller shutter doors and sectional overhead doors. * Covering public sector sites in the south coast, Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth * Good experience in servicing and maintenance of gate and barrier systems, including systems such as FAAC, CAME, RECORD, ASSAY ABLOY, GAZE, TORMOX. Benefits * Opportunities for skills development, working for a national client. * Monday - Friday work...

Network Automation Engineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. They’re looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration — ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Maidenhead - 4 days on site  Engagement: Contract (PAYE/Umbrella), inside IR35 Rate: £40-60 per hour umbrella  Drive automation excellence across a cutting edge aerospace manufacturing environment. We're looking for a hands on Automation & Robotics Manufacturing Engineer to support major efficiency, quality and cost saving initiatives. What you'll do in this Manufacturing Engineer role: Design & develop automation and robotic solutions for production, assembly and test. Identify opportunities to automate and optimise manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot and improve automation systems, including robot reprogramming and upgrades. Work crossfunctionally to ensure operational, safety and regulatory compliance. Support NPI with design for automation and bestmethod manufacturing decisions. Simulate, refine and optimise automated processes & robotic cells. Develop vision/sensor inspection strategies (Cognex, Keyence). Apply...

This is a 6 month FTC Maintenance Technician Location, commutable from – Coventry A fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer has arisen to work for an internationally renowned Automation solutions provider based in the Coventry area. Skills required for the role of Maintenance Technician * Maintenance and repairs on a range of automated equipment * Carry out PPMs * Electrical engineering – Motors, invertors, sensors, fault finding etc. * Mechanical – Servicing and maintenance * PLCs – fault finding * Recognised engineering qualification (electrical / electronic / mechatronics) Company benefits – * Pension Scheme / Holidays / Life assurance * Excellent individual career development plans Commutable from: Coventry Other job titles – Automation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled maintenance engineer, Reliability Technician, Engineering Technician

We now wish to recruit a E&I Project Engineer to support project activities at one of our client sites in the Cheshire area. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and develop the E&I strategy of the site, ensuring compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement. * Support and guide the maintenance manager with the day-to-day maintenance activities across electrical, instrumentation, and automation disciplines including updating procedures, and preventative maintenance plans * Provide technical leadership and guidance to the maintenance team and contractors. * Support the Sr Project managers (site based & group engineering) with the design of new recycling plants * Ensure all E&I systems comply with UK regulations (e.g., BS7671, ATEX, DSEAR, PUWER, COMAH). * Oversee and ensure delivery of small to mid-sized enabling projects including automation upgrades, control system improvements, and equipment replacements. * Act as the engineering authority for...

About the job Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global energy and grid solutions provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to complex grid automation and substation protection projects, with responsibility spanning design, testing, and commissioning across the UK and international sites. The Role As Lead Electrical Protection Engineer, you will take technical ownership of protection system design and delivery, acting as the key technical interface between customers and the wider engineering community. Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead engineering activities from initial design through to site commissioning. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical project activities from customer kick-off through to commissioning * Act as technical lead on protection and scheme design for electrical substations * Analyse customer specifications...

3rd Line Storage Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 3rd Line Storage Engineer to support a secure, high profile government environment. You will work with a specialist 3rd line team and engineering functions to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance storage and infrastructure services across a complex estate. This role is based in London and includes exposure to both legacy and modern technologies. About the Role - 3rd Line Storage Engineer As a 3rd Line Storage Engineer, you will support users and engineering teams through incident management tooling while maintaining critical storage platforms and associated infrastructure. You will work with technologies including NetApp and other enterprise storage systems, supporting configuration, performance, resilience, and integration across the wider environment. The role includes supporting Microsoft and virtualisation platforms that interface with storage services, ensuring stable and...

Software Engineer - Automation (Contract) Location: Tadcaster Contract Length: 8-Week Contract Commencement Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 Overview of the Company: Our client is a well-established engineering and automation business delivering complex, high-specification machinery into regulated manufacturing environments. They are currently supporting a time-critical project and require an experienced Automation Software Engineer (Contractor) to assist with commissioning and final delivery on site in Tadcaster. This is a hands-on role working alongside Project, Design, and Commissioning teams on advanced automated systems. Skills Required - Software Engineer (Automation) Programming and commissioning using Siemens TIA Portal V19, including Safety (F-PLC) Development of Siemens WinCC Unified HMI applications Hands-on programming and integration of Staubli robotic systems (essential) Experience with motion control and servo drives Implementation of PackML standards...

EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) – Contract 📍 Wolverhampton | UK Job Type: Contract Sector: Nuclear / Defence / Industrial Automation We are recruiting an EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) for a contract position based in Wolverhampton. This role supports the delivery of safety-critical and high-integrity control systems for projects within nuclear decommissioning, defence, waste management, and nuclear new build environments. The successful EC&I Engineer will be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, including design, development, testing, installation, and commissioning of complex electrical and control systems. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver EC&I systems for nuclear and industrial projects * Electrical design including control panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics * PLC programming, configuration, testing, and fault-finding * Develop, test, and commission...

Role: BMS Engineer - Design Location: London - Hybrid working Duration: 12 month initial contract Pay Rate: £400-£450 P/day OUTSIDE IR35 The BMS design engineer should fully understand the engineering requirements of building control systems for a range of building types, varying in complexity. Candidates will need a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical building systems and be able to work autonomously. The role will require experience of interpreting customer specifications to develop comprehensive designs and scope packages for individual disciplines including panel design, hardware configuration, field equipment, software configuration, graphic packages as well as installation and commissioning scope. Candidates must also be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team and be pro-active with modern technologies and best practice. Applicants should have engineering skills as detailed below: Electrical and Mechanical systems and plant knowledge, BMS...

Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire & Gas Location: Warrington - Hybrid (3 days in office) Job type: Permanent and Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months (rolling contract) Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire and Gas for a permanent and contract position in Warrington location. This role is placed within Oil & Gas, Construction or highly regulated industry. We have both contract and staff positions available. Responsibilities: As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire and Gas you are responsible for the production of the Electrical design deliverables within a single or multi-discipline engineering EPC Environment. Manage a team of engineers and designers in delivery of high-quality Electrical designs in line with project scope and industry standards. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Engineer to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining alignment with other...

Senior Azure API Engineer Outside IR35 | £(Apply online only)/day | Remote/Hybrid UK The Role Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade API solutions on Azure. You'll architect scalable, secure API platforms that unlock business value from data and drive monetization opportunities. Working within our Enterprise Data Platform team, you'll build the critical integration layer connecting internal teams and external customers to consistent, reliable data services. What You'll Do * Design and operationalise a lean, zero-trust API platform on Azure API Management * Architect microservices and event-driven integration flows at scale * Define API specifications using OpenAPI and implement modern integration patterns * Drive CI/CD automation, monitoring, and operational excellence * Mentor developers and champion best practices across the engineering team * Partner with product, dev, and ops teams to deliver solutions that delight users What You Bring...

IBM DataPower Engineer – Mainframe Modernisation (Contract) We’re recruiting for an experienced IBM DataPower Engineer to support a large-scale mainframe modernisation programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a contract role, ideal for specialists in secure API integration and legacy-to-digital transformation. The Role You’ll design, build and support high-performance integration solutions using IBM DataPower Gateway, exposing core mainframe services as modern APIs. Working across hybrid environments, you’ll bridge z/OS applications with API platforms and cloud-native services, ensuring security, resilience and scalability. Key Responsibilities * Design and configure IBM DataPower services (MPGW, XML Firewall, WS-Proxy) * Expose CICS, IMS, DB2 and MQ services via REST/JSON and SOAP APIs * Implement API security including OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS and AAA policies * Deliver XSLT and GatewayScript transformations and schema validation * Integrate with...

IBM DataPower Engineer – Mainframe Modernisation (Contract) We’re recruiting for an experienced IBM DataPower Engineer to support a large-scale mainframe modernisation programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a contract role, ideal for specialists in secure API integration and legacy-to-digital transformation. The Role You’ll design, build and support high-performance integration solutions using IBM DataPower Gateway, exposing core mainframe services as modern APIs. Working across hybrid environments, you’ll bridge z/OS applications with API platforms and cloud-native services, ensuring security, resilience and scalability. Key Responsibilities * Design and configure IBM DataPower services (MPGW, XML Firewall, WS-Proxy) * Expose CICS, IMS, DB2 and MQ services via REST/JSON and SOAP APIs * Implement API security including OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS and AAA policies * Deliver XSLT and GatewayScript transformations and schema validation * Integrate with...

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bristol (4-5 days onsite) Duration: 12 Months Rate: Up to £50/hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella only) Our client are looking for a Mechanical Engineer contractor to join a small, high‑calibre team developing next‑generation on‑wing engine inspection technologies and automation solutions. This is a 12‑month contract based predominantly on‑site in Filton, Bristol. The role You will support mechanical and electro‑mechanical R&D across design, prototyping, and testing, combining hands‑on workshop activity with 3D CAD and technical documentation. You will work closely with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, helping to take concepts through rapid prototyping, verification and validation, and on‑wing product testing. Key responsibilities Support in‑house engineering and production teams with mechanical and electro‑mechanical test work (including thermal and robotic apparatus). Build and test prototypes, jigs and test rigs, including workshop,...

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Heathrow Airport, London Contract Role: 6 months + Day Rate: £350 to £425 per day  Sector: Aviation / Rail / Pharma / Industrial Automation   We are currently recruiting for a specialist electrical and mechanical engineering contractor delivering complex, safety-critical projects across aviation, rail, pharmaceutical, and industrial environments. With a strong presence at Heathrow Airport, The contractor is recognised for its high standards, technical excellence, and ability to deliver live-environment projects with minimal operational disruption.   The Role   We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support live project delivery at Heathrow Airport. This role requires a hands-on, site-experienced engineer who understands the realities of working in a highly regulated, operational environment. You will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating electrical designs while working closely with project...

Apex Resources limited are on the lookout for a Machine Learning Engineer (Agentic AI) in Glasgow for a hybrid role. A leading Glasgow-based AI firm is building next-generation agentic AI products that automate complex tax and finance workflows for UK accountancy firms and in-house finance teams. The platform leverages large language models and intelligent orchestration to remove repetitive work and free specialists to focus on higher-value advice. The role You will join a small, high-calibre engineering team as an AI Developer, working on the core agentic AI platform for tax and finance automation. Day-to-day, you will design, build and ship production-grade features across the AI orchestration, reasoning and integration layers. Typical work includes: * Designing and implementing agentic AI workflows that coordinate LLMs, tools and reasoning engines to handle end-to-end finance and tax processes. * Building robust back-end services and APIs to support document ingestion, data...

DV Cleared Devops Engineer/ Inside IR35 / On-site (Multiple UK locations) / 12 Month Contract We are supporting one of our clients with urgent requirements for multiple DevOps Engineers to join on a long-term programme of work. This is an excellent opportunity to engage on highly secure, mission‑critical projects within a leading engineering and technology consultancy. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site due to the secure nature of the programme. We’re open to speaking with DV cleared candidates across a range of experience levels, so whether you’re developing your capability or operating at a senior level, we’d like to hear from you.  Role Requirements:  Active DV Clearance  Jenkins CI/CD (Pipeline creation, build & deployment automation) Python Programming Flask (API & application development) Docker / Containerisation Cyber Security best practices & secure engineering awareness If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your...