Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company is seeking a skilled Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer to join their team. The role involves installation, servicing, and programming of robotic systems at customer sites across the UK and Ireland. Candidates should have knowledge of robotics programming, electrical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £45k, increasing to £52k, along with a comprehensive benefits package including training, company car, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Great Benefits Package

Company Car & Private Fuel

Private Healthcare

Pension

Expenses

Excellent Training

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of programming robots is essential.
• Must be multi-skilled with an electrical bias.
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service robots and automated cells.
• Assist customers on-site and via telephone during breakdowns.
• Program and test new installations and modify existing machinery.
• Provide training for customers on-site and off-site.

Skills

Robotics programming

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

A global company employing over 650 staff worldwide, specialising in the design and integration of robot automation solutions. Leaders in the automation of plastic injection moulding processes looking to expand their team with a skilled Service & Automation Engineer.

Work for this industry leader who has a fifty-year history. They have equipped more than 40,000 plastic injection moulding machines worldwide.

Robot Service & PLC Commissioning Engineer

Region & Working Arrangement

Work From Home – Cover UK & Ireland / Europe

Initial Basic Salary – £45k. On completion of full training, salary will increase to £52k

Benefits

• Great Benefits Package
• Company Car & Private Fuel
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Expenses
• Excellent Training

Looking for a flexible team player, who can work without direct supervision, who is flexible to travel throughout the UK & Ireland Monday to Friday.

The Role

• Installation, commissioning and servicing of robots and automated cells at customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland
• Provide assistance both on‑site and by telephone when breakdowns occur
• Program and test new installations and make any necessary modifications to existing machinery
• Providing on‑site and off‑site training for customers
• Maintaining accurate communication records verbal and written

The Person

• Working knowledge of robots – programming essential
• Multi‑skilled with electrical bias
• HNC qualified or apprentice‑trained engineer
• Able to identify issues and problem‑solve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and committed to achieving objectives
• Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be willing and able to work without direct supervision
• Able to travel throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland (Monday to Friday)
• Happy to complete company training in Europe and provide support to clients on a rare occasion

This position offers a comprehensive training package and the opportunity to work on high‑tech robot automation equipment.

For further information, contact Sharon Hill