Regional Automation Engineer

GXO; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Regional Automation Engineer to ensure customers' operations run smoothly. You will be involved in maintenance, repairs, and support of cutting-edge automation systems. The role requires a formal engineering qualification, relevant experience, and willingness to travel. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum with benefits is offered. Join a diverse and inclusive organization dedicated to exceptional customer service.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Life assurance

Holiday trading scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience ideally in automation or mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with automation & robotics.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair system faults on-site.
• Install and commission new equipment.
• Provide training and support to customers.
• Document service activities and maintain inventory.

Skills

Field service or maintenance experience

Automation & robotics knowledge

Technical problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret diagrams

Customer service skills

Education

Formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND)

Job description

Do you thrive on solving technical challenges? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you want to work with cutting-edge warehouse automation technology?

Here at GXO, Inteq group are on a mission to become the greatest Tier 2 provider of warehouse automation technology in the world. As a Regional Automation Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers’ operations running smoothly by providing expert maintenance, repairs, and support for our integrated automation solutions.

This is a full-time permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour shifts with occasional weekend work. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). A company sponsored pension scheme, a holiday trading scheme & life assurance.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation system faults on-site.
• Install and commission new equipment, ensuring compliance and functionality.
• Provide hands‑on training and support to customers on equipment usage and safety.
• Accurately document service activities and maintain inventory of spare parts.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in field service or maintenance, ideally within automation or mechanical systems.
• Hands‑on experience working with automation & robotics, cranes, and shuttle systems is essential.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and ability to interpret diagrams and schematics.
• Formal engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or equivalent essential.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively (including overnight stays).

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.