Graduate Robotics Engineer

targetjobs UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Job summary

TargetJobs UK, based near Rochdale, is seeking a Graduate Robotics Engineer to join a specialist technologies team. You will take ownership of programming, setup and integration of brand‑new robotic machinery in a modern facility.

The role offers formal training, a structured development plan and rapid progression within a growing robotics division. You should have a degree in robotics, mechatronics or automation and a proactive, hands‑on approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation or similar.
• Hands-on engineer eager to take ownership of technical projects.
• Willing to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding technology division.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, setup, and optimization of new robotics machinery.
• Develop, test, and refine robotic programs and automation workflows.
• Integrate new technologies with the wider engineering team.
• Troubleshoot and fine-tune machinery to maximise efficiency.
• Support rapid career progression within the team.

Skills

Degree in Robotics

Mechatronics

Automation

Education

Bachelors in Robotics/Mechatronics/Automation

Job description

Permanent

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Training, Progression USD / Year

Graduate Robotics Engineer – Specialist Technologies

£30,000 – £35,000 + Structured Training and Career Progression

Monday to Friday, 37-hour week

Rochdale

Job Description

Do you have a degree in robotics, mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline? Are you looking for a high-impact graduate role where you can step up, champion brand-new technologies, and grow into a technical lead position?

Due to exciting company expansion and the introduction of cutting-edge manufacturing tech, my client is looking to recruit a Graduate Robotics Engineer to join their specialist team. You will play a pivotal role in bringing in and championing state-of-the-art specialist robotics machinery, taking full ownership of programming and setting them up.

The company are very well established, with an experienced team that will offer you support and formal training, alongside a clear development plan both technically and financially.

The Role

Based in a modern facility near Rochdale, you will spearhead the integration of advanced automated systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Hands-on opportunity to build your expertise on robotic systems
• Leading the programming, setup, and optimization of brand-new specialist robotics machinery.
• Developing, testing, and refining robotic programs and automation workflows.
• Collaborating with the wider engineering team to seamlessly integrate these new technologies.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and fine-tuning machinery to maximize efficiency and output.
• Benefit from rapid career progression

The Candidate

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar.
• A bright, proactive, and hands-on engineer eager to take ownership of technical projects.
• Eager to learn, develop, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding technology division.

Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Graduate | Robotics | Automation | Mechatronics | Machinery | Manufacturing | Rochdale | Oldham | Manchester | Burnley