Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an international engineering company as an Automation Engineer with a mechanical focus in Nottingham. This field-based role offers full training, a competitive salary with overtime potential, and extensive benefits, including a company vehicle and tools provided. Develop your career in a stable company dedicated to innovative automation solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

All tools and company vehicle provided

Opportunity for international training

Join a stable and growing business

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or maintenance engineering required.
• Basic electrical understanding necessary.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain modular automation systems.
• Read and understand electrical schematics to support troubleshooting.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Understanding

Customer Service

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer – Mechanical Focus (Full Training Provided)

Location: Nottingham (Field-Based)

Salary: £35,000 Basic + Excellent Overtime (OTE £52K+) + Company Vehicle + Laptop + Phone + Benefits

Industry: Automation / Materials Handling / Industrial Engineering

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career – Full Training Provided

Are you a maintenance engineer ready to move into automation? We’re looking for hands-on engineers who want to grow their skills and step into the fast-moving world of mechanical/electrical automation. Full training will be provided—so if you have a background in mechanical or electrical maintenance engineering and want to evolve your career, this is your opportunity.

Join a leading global engineering company delivering state-of-the-art automation and materials handling solutions to major names in manufacturing and logistics. You’ll enjoy long-term job security, exceptional training (including international opportunities), and a clear path to progression.

The Role: Automation Engineer (Mechanical)

• Field-based role covering sites across the UK, with Nottingham as your home hub
• Install, service, and maintain modular automation systems – including flow racks, conveyors, and ergonomic workstations
• Work on systems designed for smart manufacturing and lean production environments
• Read and understand basic electrical schematics to support troubleshooting
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with a highly experienced and supportive engineering team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in mechanical or maintenance engineering (apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
• Basic electrical understanding – able to read wiring diagrams or schematics
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
• A proactive, reliable attitude and willingness to learn
• A desire to build a long-term career in automation with full support and training

What’s In It For You?

• £35K base salary + premium overtime – realistic OTE £50K+
• Comprehensive training programme – including options to train in leading training centres Germany/Austria
• All tools, PPE, uniform, laptop, phone, and company vehicle provided
• Join a stable and growing international business with a strong order pipeline
• Work in a close-knit team with an average tenure of over 5 years
• Be part of a forward-thinking company driving smarter, leaner, greener manufacturing

Ready to step up into automation?

If you're mechanically minded, customer-focused, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Apply now and unlock your potential with full training and long-term support.