Automation Specialist - Milton Keynes

Volkswagen Group; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks an experienced Automation Specialist to lead Robotic Process Automation projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform, with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Responsibilities include designing robust automation solutions and mentoring the RPA development team. The position offers competitive benefits including a company car scheme, income protection, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car scheme for BEVs

Income protection and life assurance

Private medical insurance options

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end delivery of production automations.
• Experience leading Proof of Concepts (PoC) and Proof of Values (PoV).
• Hands-on experience assessing complex processes and identifying automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of automation solutions.
• Monitor emerging technologies to enhance automation opportunities.
• Deliver Proof of Concepts (PoC) and integrate advanced technologies.

Skills

Expert in UiPath Cloud

Microsoft Power Platform

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Tools

UiPath

Power Platform

Job description

Job Overview

We're searching for an Automation Specialist who is more than a technical expert – someone who genuinely loves automation, brings fresh ideas, and inspires others to push the boundaries of what's possible. The role involves leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Power Platform projects, using curiosity and creativity to solve complex problems and improve how we work. If AI possibilities excite you, you thrive on innovation, enjoy sharing knowledge, and want to help shape the future of automation, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of robust automation solutions using UiPath and Power Platform in alignment with business requirements.
• Continuously monitor emerging technologies and incorporate them to expand and enhance automation opportunities.
• Deliver Proof of Concepts (PoC) and Proof of Value (PoV) initiatives by integrating advanced technologies such as AI Agents and Machine Learning into automation workflows.
• Provide technical maintenance and support for the RPA landscape and associated systems.
• Oversee incident management and change management processes.
• Offer technical guidance and support to RPA developers and team members, fostering adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and partner with change agents to ensure both functional and technical alignment in new automation designs.
• Develop structured, maintainable state machines, workflows and components that adhere to standards and best practice.
• Uphold quality standards by conducting regular peer reviews to ensure high‑quality coding practices.
• Provide support during testing phases by working closely with testing teams to address and resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Expert in UiPath Cloud and Microsoft Power Platform with proven end‑to‑end delivery of production automations.
• Experience leading Proof of Concepts (PoC) and Proof of Values (PoV) to introduce new technologies and features into the RPA space.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with hands‑on experience assessing complex processes, identifying automation opportunities, and delivering optimised solutions.
• Experience working with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor the RPA development team, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.

Benefits

• Company car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member.
• From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4 × salary), retail discount vouchers and access to Care Concierge (support for carers of adults).
• Other salary sacrifice options including a will‑writing service and cycle‑to‑work (subject to scheme restrictions).
• Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (option to buy additional family cover).
• Access to private medical insurance, loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for partner or eligible family members, and during annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover.
• Professional development programmes via LinkedIn Learning and our Degreed platform, mentoring schemes, reciprocal partnerships and further technical and soft‑skill growth.

About Us

Our mission is straightforward – we want to be ‘The Key to Mobility’. We make getting from A‑to‑B as easy and simple as possible for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.

VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us; we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100 % self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team.