Logistics Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Logistics Automation Engineer to support their global logistics strategy. This hybrid role involves managing ASRS solutions, interfacing with stakeholders, and ensuring project timelines. Join a dynamic team to build large-scale logistics facilities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Bonus

Enhanced Parental Leave

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, optimizing, installing, and commissioning ASRS systems.
• Experience with ASRS Warehouse Control Systems and integration with upper-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing all elements of ASRS solutions across the UK plant.
• Project managing logistics automation suppliers for timely delivery.
• Interfacing with key stakeholders for site services readiness.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Logistics Processes

Job description

Job Description: Logistics Automation Engineer

As a Logistics Automation Engineer, you’ll support the creation of our global logistics strategy and be responsible for specifying, designing, and implementing a best-in-class automated logistics operation utilizing fleets of Automated Guided Vehicles and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems. This role is hybrid, based in Coventry with some travel within the UK and abroad.

Reporting to the Logistics Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing all elements of ASRS solutions across our UK plant, including equipment specification, RFQ evaluation, detailed design, installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
2. Project managing logistics automation suppliers to ensure timely delivery aligned with business needs.
3. Interfacing with key stakeholders to ensure building and site services readiness.
4. Supporting the development of our logistics strategy for future project phases.

About Agratas

Agratas, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, designs, develops, and manufactures high-quality, sustainable batteries for mobility and energy sectors. With a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company, our UK headquarters is in the Midlands, and we are building a manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The Team

The Process Engineering team is dynamic, working across electrode, cell assembly, formation, ageing, testing, control, automation, manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, and logistics engineering. As a relatively new team, you will play a key role in creating processes and building large-scale logistics facilities from the ground up.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in designing, optimizing, installing, and commissioning ASRS systems, ideally within the battery or similar industries.
• Experience with ASRS Warehouse Control Systems and integration with upper-level systems such as Warehouse Management Systems.
• Proven project management skills to deliver logistics projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, tools, and techniques.
• Data analysis skills to derive cost benefits and support business decisions.

What You’ll Get

Our benefits package is competitive and evolving, including private healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, enhanced parental leave, and wellbeing support through Yulife. As part of a rapidly growing environment and a subsidiary of Tata Sons, you will have the opportunity to help build the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility and make a significant impact.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Agratas values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations or have preferences regarding the application process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.