Automation Engineer

Logistex; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee-owned trust

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

Option to buy additional leave

Job summary

Logistex is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our brand-new site in the UK, supporting advanced automated systems and conveyors for a major client.

You will deliver high-quality engineering support, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with Site Managers and Field Service teams. A solid background in logistics automation and a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications including NVQ, B-Tech, C&G or HNC/ONC.
• Proven experience in logistics automation, MHE or similar engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering support across automated systems and conveyors.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations, following Health & Safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside the CI Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose faults, and keep downtime to a minimum.

Skills

Automation engineering

CI/Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

NVQ / B-Tech / C&G / HNC/ONC

Job description

Are you an engineer with experience in automation?

Have you worked with advanced systems like robots, cranes, conveyors—or similar cutting-edge technology?

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at our brand-new site for one of our largest clients.

Why join us as Automation Engineer?

• Career development opportunities
• Become a member of an Employee-owned trust
• Upon completion of Probationary:
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy additional leave
• Option to join Private medical insurance

What will you be doing as Automation Engineer

• Deliver high-quality engineering support across automated systems and conveyors.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations, following Health & Safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside the CI Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose faults, and keep downtime to a minimum.

What we are looking for?

• Engineering qualification: NVQ, B-Tec, C&G, HNC/ONC
• Proven experience in logistics automation, MHE, or similar engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards
• Full UK driving licence.