Junior Automation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Automation Engineer in York. This permanent role offers full training, overtime, and progression opportunities within a stable business focused on bespoke robotic systems. Ideal candidates have a background in automation, controls, or robotics, and will engage in design and commissioning while collaborating on large-scale projects.

Benefits

Full training

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, robotics or controls is required.
• CAD experience is preferred.
• Must be located within Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Design, programming and commissioning of systems.
• Work Monday to Friday, primarily workshop based.
• Collaborate with project teams on large-scale equipment.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics knowledge

Controls experience

CAD experience

Job description

Junior Automation Engineer

£28,000 - £35,000 + Full Training + Overtime + Progression + Benefits

York (Commutable from: Leeds, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Tockwith, Harrogate, Wetherby, Leeds, Tadcaster, Garforth)

Do you have Automation, Robotics or Controls experience looking to join a national‑leader in a highly versatile and exciting role, working on multi‑million pound projects? On offer is the opportunity to receive full technical training across future‑focused Robotics within a stable business known for their retention and development plans. This world‑renowned manufacturer supplies bespoke equipment into the Events sector. This is a permanent role due to continued growth. In this varied role you will be based both from their main workshop in York and occasional site travel. You will work on a Monday – Friday days basis performing design, assembly and commissioning of specialist automation/robotic systems. This role would suit someone looking for a career utilising various controls, a keen eye in technology and a job where you work on bespoke systems being brought to life.

The Role:

• Design, programming and commissioning on systems.
• Monday – Friday (workshop based).
• Working with project teams on the implementation of large‑scale equipment.

The Person:

• Automation, controls, robotics background.
• CAD experience preferred.
• Located within Yorkshire.