Automation Installation Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering service provider in the UK is seeking an Automation Installation Engineer to install and commission automated systems, including conveyors and robotic cells. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, and experience with PLCs is a must. The compensation ranges between £50,000 to £60,000, alongside benefits such as 25 days annual leave and a company van.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Company van

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x on Sunday

Qualifications

• Experience in automation installation (conveyors, robotics, cranes).
• Familiar with industrial safety standards and permit to work systems.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission automated systems.
• Support and integrate systems including conveyors and robotic cells.
• Ensure installations meet safety and performance standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Interpret technical drawings

Robotic programming

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Certification in electrical safety (18th Edition)

Tools

PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

CSCS card

Job description

The company is a global engineering service provider specialising in designing, manufacturing, developing, and delivering automated and intelligent software solutions.

As the Automation Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and supporting automated systems, including conveyors, robotic cells, and crane systems. The role involves mechanical and electrical fault‑finding, system integration, and ensuring installations meet safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in automation installation (conveyors, robotics, cranes)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Experience with PLCs (e.g. Siemens and Allen Bradley)
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and permit to work systems
• Experience with robotic programming and integration (desirable)
• Knowledge of crane systems and lifting equipment regulations
• Certification in electrical safety (e.g. 18th Edition)
• Full UK driving licenceWillingness to travel and work flexible hours
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent

Benefits

• Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 doe
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension
• 39 hours week (8.30am till 5pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am till 4pm Friday)
• Company Van
• Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x on Sunday

If this opportunity as an Automation Installation Engineer is of interest to you, dont hesitate and get in touch asap!

Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment