Robot Programmer (FANUC / R&D)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension Contribution

Training

Progression

Site Allowance

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Robot Programmer with FANUC experience to work on cutting-edge robotic solutions for challenging UK environmental projects. You will program and operate FANUC robots integrated with laser cutting systems and attend sites in Cumbria, with some travel required.

The role offers £40,000–£50,000 salary, plus 10% pension contribution, training, progression and site allowance, with strong security and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Some experience with CAM-based robotic programming systems.
• Robotics, automation or engineering background.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work in Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Program FANUC robots using CAM-based FANUC Roboguide software.
• Attend customer sites and operate FANUC robotic systems.
• Work with robots integrated into laser cutting machinery.
• Spend up to 10 days per month working in Cumbria, with additional payment.
• Record learning data and produce process reports.
• Assist with the development of new robotic solutions.

Skills

CAM-based robotic programming

Robotics/automation background

Full UK driving license

Willingness to travel

Travel to Cumbria

Tools

FANUC Roboguide

Job description

Robot Programmer (FANUC / R&D)

£40,000 – £50,000 + 10% Pension Contribution + Training + Progression + Site Allowance + Company Benefits

Northampton

Are you a Robot Programmer with FANUC experience looking to work on cutting-edge robotic solutions tackling some of the UK’s most challenging environmental projects?

You’ll join a specialist engineering business working alongside major industry partners to develop and operate robotic systems used to help clean up legacy nuclear waste. Full security clearance will be arranged, with training provided to develop your technical expertise.

You will program and operate FANUC robots integrated with laser cutting systems, attend site in Cumbria and support the development of new robotic solutions. With exposure to wider robotics projects, this is an excellent opportunity to build a highly specialised career.

This role would suit a Robot Programmer or Robotics Engineer FANUC experience looking to work on innovative projects with genuine environmental impact.

The Role:

• Program FANUC robots using CAM-based FANUC Roboguide software
• Attend customer sites and operate FANUC robotic systems
• Work with robots integrated into laser cutting machinery
• Spend up to 10 days per month working in Cumbria, with additional payment
• Record learning data and produce process reports
• Assist with the development of new robotic solutions

The Person:

• Some experience with CAM-based robotic programming systems
• Robotics, automation or engineering background
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work in Cumbria

Reference Number: BBBH27600

Keywords: Robot Programmer, Robotics Engineer, FANUC, FANUC Roboguide, CAM, CAM Programming, ROS, ROS2, Laser Cutting, Industrial Robotics, Robot Engineer, Controls, Electronics, Cumbria, Northampton, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.