Automation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking an Automation Engineer in York. The role involves building, testing, and maintaining systems for innovative projects within a stable, growing business that focuses on long-term development. Ideal candidates should have experience in Automation or Hardware, along with a relevant background in Networking or Mechatronics. The position offers full training and a clear pathway for progression, with a competitive salary range from £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and additional perks.

Benefits

Full Training

Overtime

Progression

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Automation, Networking, or Hardware required.
• Background in Mechatronics, IT, or Electronics is beneficial.
• Located within Yorkshire, commutable to York.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain systems for projects.
• Work with project teams on large-scale equipment implementations.
• Monday-Friday workshop-based role.

Skills

Automation

Hardware

Networking

Mechatronics

IT

Electronics

Job description

Automation Engineer

£35,000 - £40,000 + Full Training + Overtime + Progression + Benefits

Location

York (commutable from Leeds, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Tockwith, Harrogate, Wetherby, Tadcaster, Garforth)

Do you have Automation, Networking or Mechatronics experience looking to join a national‑leader in a highly versatile and exciting role, working on multi‑million pound projects?

On offer is the opportunity to receive full technical training across future‑focused Robotics within a stable business known for its retention and development plans.

This world‑renowned manufacturer supplies bespoke equipment into the Events sector. This is a permanent role due to continued growth.

In this varied role you will be based both from the main workshop in York and occasional site travel. You will work Monday‑Friday building, testing and maintaining hardware.

This role would suit someone with experience in Hardware, Automation or similar who wants a stable, long‑term career with a clear development plan.

The Role

• Building, testing and maintaining systems
• Working with project teams on the implementation of large‑scale equipment
• Monday‑Friday (workshop based)

The Person

• Automation, Networking, Hardware experience
• Mechatronics, IT, Electronics background
• Located within Yorkshire