70 automation engineer jobs found

Automation Engineer (6-month contract) Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for providing software support for site automation systems and ensuring the smooth operation of critical processes. Role Purpose: As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance the efficiency of automation systems. Your expertise will play a vital role in translating Process Engineering requirements into effective software code, ensuring safe and reliable operations on a Top Tier COMAH site. Key Responsibilities: Follow Safe Systems of Work to uphold the highest HSEQ standards in all daily activities. Implement changes within agreed timelines while meeting performance parameters. Devise and execute control strategies to address production bottlenecks identified by Production Management. Ensure both temporary and permanent modifications are conducted safely and...

Automation Engineer required on 6 month+ contract based in Stafford 3 days per week / 2 days from home. Paying upto £80 per hour (inside IR35 - Umbrella). The Grid System Integration (GSI) business delivers a wide range of projects associated with the bulk transmission of electrical power and management of electrical power grids. These projects typically include: * New high voltage transmission substations * Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks * Onshore and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies. * Network compensation and stability projects * Energy storage projects The candidate will be part of a small yet diverse and sought-after team of Protection Settings Engineers working as part of the larger team of engineers to deliver High Voltage AC & DC substations and Offshore windfarms, battery energy storage and green hydrogen production opportunities to support the...

Role - Automation Engineer (Inside IR35) Location - Stafford  Must have Development and review of protection settings for: Distance Protection, Differential Protection, Overcurrent Protection, Earth Fault Protection, Busbar Protection, Transformer Protection, Generator Protection, Breaker Failure Protection National Grid requirements National Grid Settings Authorisation certification Protection Coordination Studies Short Circuit AnalysisNice to have Arc Flash Studies Grid Stability HVDC Connections Renewable Integration Witness testing and site commissioning support.The Grid System Integration (GSI) business delivers a wide range of projects associated with the bulk transmission of electrical power and management of electrical power grids. These projects typically include: New high voltage transmission substations Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks Onshore and Offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Automation Engineer on a 6 Month Contract, based in Staffordshire. Role Summary The candidate will be part of a small yet diverse and sought-after team of Protection Settings Engineers working as part of the larger team of engineers to deliver High Voltage AC & DC substations and Offshore windfarms, battery energy storage and green hydrogen production opportunities to support the Green Energy Transition. The candidate must hold National Grid Settings Authorisation certification. Industrial experience in AC substation design and primary plant, with an understanding of protection, control/SCADA, OT cybersecurity, telecom, metering, CT/VT specifications, and substation integration, is highly desirable. Roles and Responsibilities * Prepare high voltage protection settings calculations e.g. low impedance feeder differential and distance protections, transformer biased differential protections, and low impedance busbar protection...

Senior Maintenance / NPI Launch Engineer – Automotive Automation Contract Position | Halewood | £34.36 per hour PAYE (including holiday pay) | 40–50 hours per week | Contract through to mid-2027 Are you a technically strong automotive engineer who knows how to keep a new production line moving? We're looking for a hands-on Senior Maintenance, NPI, Manufacturing or Launch Engineer to support a major automotive vehicle launch programme in Halewood. This is not a traditional maintenance role and it's not a purely project-based NPI position. We're looking for someone who can be on the production floor when things go wrong — someone who can understand the problem, fault-find, identify what is required to fix it, get the right people involved and help drive the issue through to resolution. You'll work closely with the customer, engineering teams, maintenance personnel and installation teams to support the successful launch of automated vehicle production lines. The Role As the...

Software Tester (SC Cleared) Drive quality. Accelerate delivery. Own automation. We're looking for a Software Tester who can build robust automated test solutions that boost efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure high‑quality software releases. What You'll Do Build Automation Strategy - Identify what to automate, prioritise test cases, and shape a scalable automation approach. Develop Test Frameworks - Create and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools. Write & Execute Scripts - Build reliable, maintainable automated tests across platforms, devices, and environments. Integrate with CI/CD - Embed automated tests into pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc. Manage Test Data - Create and maintain test data sets and environments for automation. Analyse & Report Results - Run automated suites, diagnose failures, and log defects clearly in JIRA. Collaborate in Agile - Work closely with developers,...

CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER – 2-YEAR CONTRACT Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Long-Term Contract – 2 Years Oil & Gas / Energy We are currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to provide technical engineering support to a major energy asset in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Systems / Instrumentation & Control Engineer looking for a long-term contract within a technically challenging and safety-critical environment. 🔹 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING You will provide control systems engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Morecambe Hub control systems and associated equipment. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting and optimising preventive and predictive maintenance strategies • Troubleshooting equipment issues and leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations • Developing and implementing corrective actions and reliability improvements • Providing technical support for...

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

Lead Software Engineer - Contractor inside IR35 📍 Remote (UK) | 🔐 BPSS Required | 🏛️ Public Sector Experience Essential | 6 month contract (liklihood of extension) - inside IR35 🌟 About Amber Labs Amber Labs is a leading UK and European technology consultancy delivering secure, user-centred digital services for government and public sector organisations. We foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, giving our teams the opportunity to solve complex challenges using modern technologies while delivering meaningful outcomes for citizens. 💻 About the Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across major public sector programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead engineering teams, shape technical direction, mentor developers, and help deliver secure, scalable, and accessible digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering excellence and ensure solutions...

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior System Engineer to work for our global client based in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. Our clients’ Technology Solutions division is evolving. They are moving to a Product Operating Model – a new way of working that empowers product teams to take full ownership and accountability for delivering customer and business value in ways customers love and that work for the business. Our client’s product and platform teams are cross-functional and durable, bringing together all the skills required to deliver impactful outcomes. Each team includes a Product Manager, Technology Lead, Product Designer, Delivery Lead, engineers, and developers. Our client believes in customer centricity, ownership, and accountability. Solutions must be: * Valuable – customers choose to buy or use them * Viable – aligned with business constraints and goals * Usable – intuitive and user-friendly * Feasible – achievable with our technical capabilities Leadership...

System Integration and Test Engineer - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) Do you have automotive system integration and integration testing experience, ideally within systems engineering programmes? if so, step into a brilliant opportunity as a System Integration and Test Engineer, where your work directly shapes reliable vehicle systems and delivers confidence in every build. This System Integration and Test Engineer role sits within a fast-moving automotive engineering environment, giving you hands-on time on real rigs and vehicles, plus the chance to build robust manual and automated test coverage for interior experience features. What You Will Do: - Create high-quality manual and automated feature and system-level test cases for Interior Experience features, using clear feature and system documentation. - Apply strong test techniques to ensure test cases are thorough, maintainable, and meet agreed quality standards. - Execute feature-level...

Network Contractor - Main Campus Network Redesign Location: Cambridge - Onsite Rate: £400-£440 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: Network Contractor Working Pattern: Onsite, with planned evening/weekend change windows We are seeking an experienced Network Contractor to support a major Main Campus Network Redesign and Remediation programme in Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring strong Cisco routing and switching, enterprise campus networking, OSPF, BGP and wireless experience. You will work alongside existing network and infrastructure teams to improve network stability, resilience, supportability and configuration standards. Key Responsibilities Review existing campus network topology and configurations. Identify and remediate legacy, redundant, inconsistent or obsolete configuration. Support network redesign and logical simplification. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches. Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity and routing issues. Review and...

Hays are now looking for X3 Java Developers for one of our local clients: £600 - £640 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - 2 days a week in Telford, the rest is WFH 6 months+ contract Role 1 - Java Engineer (Kubernetes Platform Delivery) What you'll be doing -Working within a Scrum team delivering common and technical components for a large government programme. -Building and supporting services deployed onto Kubernetes platforms, with a focus on deployment, automation and operational excellence. -Contributing to technical design, engineering standards and Agile delivery. What we're looking for -Java 17+ / Spring Boot 3+ -Kubernetes and containerised application delivery -Helm -GitLab CI/CD pipelines -Observability tooling (OpenSearch, Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace etc.) -Technical leadership experience -Agile delivery experience Role 2 - Java Engineer with Helm What you'll be doing -Working closely with application teams to deliver and manage services on Kubernetes. -Supporting...

Test Engineer Location: Fully remote Rate: £400/day, Inside IR35 Duration: Until March 2027***Experience with NoSQL Databases is absolutely essential*** Overview We're looking for a Test Engineer to join a public sector programme in a role that's heavily focused on data and database testing, alongside integration and API work. You'll be working across Java and TypeScript codebases, using Selenium and Playwright for automation, with NoSQL database experience being critical to this role given the data-heavy nature of the systems involved. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain automated tests using Selenium and Playwright Carry out data and database testing, ensuring data integrity, consistency and correctness across systems Test integrations between services, validating data flow end to end Perform API testing, covering functional correctness, edge cases and error handling Work across Java and TypeScript codebases to build and maintain test scripts Collaborate with...

Intralogistics Maintenance Engineer Location: Central Belt Scotland – may need occasional travel outside of this area Pay rate - £35 - £40 per hour Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (12-hour shifts – days and nights) About the Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our clients engineering team at various high-volume parcel sorting facilities. Operating within a fast-paced automated environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of conveyor and material handling equipment that forms the backbone of the operation. We are looking to speak with both mechanically and electrically biased engineers who have experience of working with complex automated systems. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on conveyor systems and associated equipment. * Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational disruption. * Diagnose...

Job Specification - Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer Job Title: Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom Contract: 12 months Sector: Power & Energy / Transmission About the Role We are seeking a Principal Substation Secondary / Protection & Control Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across major transmission-scale projects. This role combines P&C technical leadership, team management, client engagement, bid ownership and business development. You will lead P&C FEED and detailed design workstreams, provide technical assurance and develop the capability of the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead P&C FEED and detailed design for major transmission projects. Provide technical assurance across P&C design packages. Review protection schemes and protection philosophies. Review protection settings, coordination and relay...

Role: Cloud/Platform Engineer Location: Manchester or London - 1-2 days/week onsite (Hybrid) Length: 6 months initial contract Day Rate: £625+ per day (DoE) IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Cloud/Platform Engineer to support our client in designing, building, and evolving their cloud-based innovation platform, enabling the rapid development and deployment of modern technology solutions. This role will focus on engineering secure, scalable, and reusable cloud platforms that support innovation initiatives across the business. You will work closely with Architecture, Security, and Product teams to establish cloud engineering standards, design cloud-native solutions, automate deployments, and deliver robust, production-ready platforms. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience across both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure, with a particular emphasis on GCP. This is a multi-cloud environment, and while Azure...

Controls Systems Engineer Peterlee (Site based) 12 Month Contract 36.5 Hours a week Monday – Friday Up to £28.35p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £47p/h Umbrella The Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing controls systems, ensuring robust performance of production equipment through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities within a fast-paced factory environment. What the Controls Systems Engineer do: • Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations • Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime • Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery • Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement • Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation • Support validation and performance verification activities • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and...