Installation/Workshop Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food automation seeks an Installation & Workshop Engineer dedicated to transforming food processing with advanced robotics. You will work on assembling automation systems, conducting installations, and supporting project delivery, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience installing or supporting automated production equipment is vital.
• Comfortable with PLC/control systems, prior exposure to food production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare automation systems in the workshop.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical installations at customer sites.
• Test, commission, and troubleshoot robotic and PLC-based systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automation Systems

PLC/Control Systems

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ECS Card

IPAF Certification

PASMA Certification

Job description

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics, automation, and seeing your work come to life on the factory floor? We're looking for a practical, skilled Installation & Workshop Engineer to join a leading team at the forefront of developing cutting-edge automated machinery for the food and fresh produce industry.

Based out of Peterborough, you'll split your time between our HQ workshop and customer sites across the UK with opportunities to make a real impact in delivering complex automation systems that transform how food is processed and packaged.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling and preparing automation systems in our well-equipped workshop
• Electrical and mechanical installation on customer sites (some overnight stays required)
• Testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on robotic and PLC-based systems
• Supporting the project delivery team across the full installation lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience installing or supporting automated production equipment
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills
• Comfortable with PLC/control systems (e.g. Siemens, RS Logix)
• Previous exposure to food production environments is a big plus
• Adaptable, deadline-driven, and confident working in varied settings

Key Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• ECS card or demonstrable electrical competency
• Full UK driving licence
• Certifications like IPAF, PASMA, forklift or CompEx are advantageous

Who You Are

• Positive, proactive, and cool under pressure
• Communicates clearly and respectfully, whether with colleagues or clients
• Takes pride in customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
• A true team player who supports others and values collaboration

Location

You'll be based out of our Peterborough facility, so you'll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance. Site work is mainly UK-wide, with occasional short-term stays away from home.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with real-world experience in automation, packaging lines, or production machinery who thrives on variety and wants to work with advanced robotics that are reshaping the food industry.

Ready to build the future of food automation with us? Let's talk.

Email - [e-mail]

Phone/Mobile - 017804 80530 / 07376 971308

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