At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and integrate cutting-edge robotic systems for diverse automation projects.
- Company: Established automation specialist with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, international travel, generous allowances, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and tackle exciting engineering challenges worldwide.
- Qualifications: Proven robotics experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Robotics Engineer looking for your next challenge? We are a well‑established automation and control systems specialist designing, building and installing bespoke factory automation solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we're looking for an experienced Robotics Engineer to join our expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge automation projects across a range of industries, primarily within food & beverage manufacturing and plastic container handling. Every project is different, giving you the chance to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world‑class automation solutions.
This role is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with regular travel to customer sites throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada. Please note: Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Cheltenham.
The Role
Working alongside a highly experienced team of design and controls engineers, you'll play a key role in delivering complete robotic and turnkey automation solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be trusted to manage projects independently while collaborating closely with colleagues and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program and integrate industrial robotic systems
- Develop bespoke robotic automation solutions
- Manage projects from concept through design, build, installation and customer handover
- Install and commission robotic systems on customer sites
- Service, fault‑find and optimise existing automation systems
- Work closely with electrical design and controls engineers
- Provide technical support, mentoring and robotics expertise to colleagues
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards
- Build strong customer relationships through excellent communication and technical support
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Proven industrial robotics experience
- Programming and integration of industrial robots
- Experience with one or more of the following: Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Nachi
- Industrial control systems
- Manufacturing and production environments
- Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
Desirable Skills
- PLC programming
- HMI/Touchscreen programming
- SCADA systems
- Project Management
- Experience working internationally
About You
You’ll be someone who:
- Is passionate about robotics and automation
- Enjoys solving technical problems
- Can work independently and as part of a close‑knit team
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is organised, proactive and self‑motivated
- Takes pride in delivering high‑quality work
- Is willing to travel regularly throughout the UK and overseas
- Has a flexible, positive attitude
- Works safely and professionally at all times
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
- Fluent English
- Valid British or EU Passport with unrestricted travel to the USA and Canada
- No criminal convictions that would prevent overseas travel
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Cheltenham
What's on Offer
- £70,000 salary (including car allowance)
- Extensive international travel across Europe, the USA and Canada
- Generous daily overseas living allowance
- High‑quality hotel accommodation while travelling
- Paid Saturday site work (Sundays rarely required)
- Company uniform and PPE
- Spot bonuses and performance rewards
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare for you, your partner and dependent children (following probation)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Additional annual leave with long service
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive, experienced and friendly engineering team
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (Flexibility is required when travelling and commissioning customer projects.)
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Robotics Engineer looking to work on exciting, bespoke automation projects around the world, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with your salary expectations. Candidates without proven industrial robotics experience need not apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
