Graduate Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLCs Manufacturing

Stirling Warrington; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

Permanent opportunity

Exposure to robotics & automation

Hands-on development

Job summary

INDSW in Barnsley is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to join a well‑established UK manufacturing business. You will help modernise operations, focusing on robotics, PLCs and process improvements across a complex production environment.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to automation opportunities, rapid learning, and delivery of measurable efficiency gains within a cross‑functional team. A development pathway is provided in a permanent graduate role.

Qualifications

• This role targets a recent graduate with a technical degree in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong interest in applying automation and robotics within manufacturing environments is essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and delivering opportunities to automate manufacturing processes.
• Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of robotic and automated systems.
• Developing and optimising robot programs and PLC-controlled processes.
• Supporting automation and capital investment projects from concept through to implementation.
• Carrying out cost-benefit analysis to support investment decisions.
• Analysing manufacturing data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to production processes.
• Working with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality and manufacturing capability.
• Supporting the introduction of new technologies and processes across the manufacturing environment.
• Helping to develop cell layouts, material flows and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Hands-on approach

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Graduate degree in Robotics/Automation/Mechatronics or related

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Robotics hardware

Job description

INDSW in Barnsley is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to join a well‑established UK manufacturing business. You will help modernise operations, focusing on robotics, PLCs and process improvements across a complex production environment.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to automation opportunities, rapid learning, and delivery of measurable efficiency gains within a cross‑functional team. A development pathway is provided in a permanent graduate role.