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Sales Engineer (Industrial Automation) £40,000 - £50,000 + £55k OTE + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holidays + Robotics Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Bristol Are you a sales person looking to join an innovative technology business where you can combine commercial impact with hands-on engineering involvement in a metrology-driven manufacturing environment? On offer is the opportunity to ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Sales Engineer (Robotic Systems / Automation) £40,000 - £50,000 + £55k OTE + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holidays + Robotics Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Bristol Are you a sales person looking to join an innovative technology business where you can combine commercial impact with hands-on engineering involvement in a metrology-driven manufacturing environment? On offer is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in a customer-facing Sales Engineer role, acting as the technical and commercial link between the company and its clients. This company is a growing technology organisation operating within industrial automation, metrology, and advanced manufacturing, supporting customers across sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, and Energy. They deliver technically complex solutions designed to improve positional accuracy, process control, and production efficiency in demanding industrial Robotics environments. This role would suit a motivated Sales Engineer who will work closely with engineering teams providing metrology-based solutions, travelling across the UK, building long-term customer relationships, and contributing directly to business growth. The Role: • Act as the technical and commercial liaison between the company and customers, • Present and demonstrate automation and metrology-based solutions to prospective and existing clients, • Travel across the UK to visit customers and support new business development, • Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored technical and metrology-driven solutions, • Support sales negotiations and manage opportunities through the full sales process, • Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to sales strategy The Person: • Experience in Sales Engineering or technical sales, • Background in metrology, industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing preferred, • Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Junior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Metrology, Automation Sales, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Sales, Bristol, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Graduate Reference Number: BBBH23837i 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. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Maintenance Engineer - CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing) Bristol Onsite Permanent Competitive Salary Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment? We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long-term, stable role where you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance. What You’ll Be Doing • Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC), • Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis, • Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation, • Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities, • Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues, • Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation, • Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment What You’ll Be Working On • Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery, • Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems, • FANUC robotics and automation systems, • High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing What We’re Looking For • Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer, • Strong fault-finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems, • Experience with Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) or similar platforms, • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics, • Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, • Comfortable working independently in an onsite, customer-facing role Nice to Have (Not Essential) • Experience with FANUC robots, • Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, • Exposure to automated fibre placement or tape laying systems What’s in It for You • Long-term, stable position with a leading technology environment, • Opportunity to work on high-end, specialist manufacturing equipment, • Structured onboarding and training (including international exposure), • Clear path to becoming a site technical specialist Working Hours • Monday to Friday, approx. 08:00–17:00, • Fully onsite role in Bristol Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Robotics Engineer Location: Bristol (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE) The Opportunity We're working with an innovative robotics company developing advanced autonomous systems for real-world industrial applications. As the business continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a Senior Robotics Engineer to help build and deploy the next generation of robotic capabilities. This is a hands-on role focused on real robots operating in real environments. You'll work alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, helping develop robust, production-ready systems that combine perception, planning, control, manipulation and autonomous behaviours. The Role As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you'll take ownership of challenging robotics problems and help transform prototypes into reliable capabilities deployed on physical robotic platforms. You'll contribute across a sophisticated robotics stack and collaborate closely with AI, software, hardware and systems engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop and deploy robotics software for advanced robotic systems, • Integrate software across perception, planning, control and behaviour layers, • Debug complex issues spanning hardware, software and networking, • Improve system reliability, maintainability and observability, • Develop new robotic capabilities and autonomous behaviours, • Support deployment and testing on physical robotic platforms, • Contribute to architecture decisions and technical leadership, • Mentor engineers and uphold high software engineering standards Requirements • Strong C++ and Python development experience, • Extensive ROS 2 experience, • Experience developing and debugging real-world robotic systems, • Strong Linux development and troubleshooting skills, • Excellent systems integration and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through to deployment Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly beneficial: • ros2_control, • EtherCAT and hardware integration, • Manipulation and motion planning, • Whole-body control, • Calibration and robot bring-up, • State estimation and sensor fusion, • Behaviour trees and task execution, • Robotics networking and distributed systems, • Reliability engineering and diagnostics, • Safety systems and fault recovery What's on Offer • Salary dependent on experience, • Equity opportunities, • Private healthcare, • Conference and training budget, • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotics technology, • Highly collaborative engineering culture, • Direct impact on products deployed in real-world environments

Junior Sales Engineer (Industrial Automation) £35,000 - £40,000 + £55k OTE + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holidays + Robotics Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Bristol Are you a sales person looking to join an innovative technology business where you can combine commercial impact with hands-on engineering involvement in a metrology-driven manufacturing environment? On offer is the opportun... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Product Development Engineer | Bristol (Advanced Manufacturing | Electromechanical) This will we be working within a fast-growing advanced manufacturing technology business developing highly sophisticated robotic and automation systems for customers across aerospace, defence, automotive, and other engineering sectors. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to hire a Senior Product Development Engineer to help develop, test, validate, and improve complex mechatronic products while also driving improvements across the wider product development lifecycle. Key responsibilities: • Develop new mechatronic products from concept through to production, • Lead testing, validation, reliability, and performance assessments, • Investigate technical issues and drive continuous product improvement, • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and production teams, • Help mature engineering processes and product development standards as the business scales What we’re looking for: • Strong experience developing complex mechatronic products, • Background in new product development, testing, and validation, • Experience applying FMEA, DFM, DFA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques, • Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems A great opportunity to join an innovative engineering business and play a key role in developing next-generation manufacturing technology. #AdvancedManufacturing #NewProductDevelopment #Engineering #Robotics #Mechatronics

Keywords: Junior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Metrology, Automation Sales, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Sales, Bristol, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Graduate. Support sales negotiations and manage opportunities through the full sales process. Expe

Keywords: Junior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Metrology, Automation Sales, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Sales, Bristol, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Graduate. Support sales negotiations and manage opportunities through the full sales process. Expe

🚧 Mechatronics Field Engineer – Automation / Construction 📍 Bristol / Cardiff | UK Travel 💰 £50,000–£55,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance (Package circa £60K) I’m partnering with a high-growth engineering technology company that’s genuinely ahead of the competition in construction automation. They’re scaling fast across new markets and building a strong UK field team to support increasing demand for their advanced automated systems. If you enjoy being hands-on, site-based, and working with cutting-edge machinery rather than sitting behind a desk — this one’s for you. 🔧 The Role You’ll be a key technical presence on customer sites, making sure specialist automated and robotic equipment is installed, commissioned, and running reliably in live construction and industrial environments. Day to day, you’ll be: • Carrying out inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and mechanical repairs on automated machinery, • Supporting system installation, setup, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), • Providing on-site technical support and operator guidance, • Troubleshooting mechanical and electro-mechanical faults in real-world site conditions, • Feeding back site experience and improvement ideas to internal engineering and product teams, • Keeping accurate service records and technical documentation This is a field-based role with regular travel across the Bristol area and wider UK. 🚀 Why This Company? This isn’t just another service engineer job. You’ll be joining a proper scale-up business that is: ✔ Rapidly expanding into new sectors and territories ✔ Investing heavily in its technology and people ✔ Known for being well ahead of competitors in its niche You’ll receive structured training and induction, including opportunities for overseas trips as part of product and systems training. All travel and expenses are covered. It’s a chance to get exposure to genuinely advanced automation tech that most engineers don’t get near. 👷 About You This role suits a mechanically biased engineer who’s confident in the field and enjoys solving problems on-site. You’ll likely have: ✔ Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Automation/Plant Engineer ✔ A background working with machinery, automation systems, construction plant, robotics, or similar specialist equipment ✔ Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electro-mechanical systems ✔ The ability to work independently and represent the business professionally on-site ✔ Confidence communicating with both technical and non-technical people ✔ A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work 🎁 What’s On Offer • £50,000–£55,000 salary, • £6,000 car allowance, • All travel and expenses paid, • Structured induction and technical training, including overseas exposure, • A varied, hands-on role with cutting-edge automation tech, • The chance to join a fast-scaling business at a genuinely exciting growth stage

Maintenance Engineer - CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing) Bristol Onsite Permanent Competitive Salary Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment? We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long-term, stable role where you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance. What You’ll Be Doing Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC) Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment What You’ll Be Working On Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems FANUC robotics and automation systems High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing What We’re Looking For Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer Strong fault-finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems Experience w...

Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Compressor Engineer required to join a global, market leading engineering manufacturer. The Successful Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Compressor Engineer will provide electrical and mechanical repair, service, fault finding and maintenance on compressed air equipment at customer sites across the South West UK. Full product training provided. The Service Engineer / Field Service Technician / Compressor Engineer will ideally have a field service background in electrical or mechanical engineering such as compressors, filtration, HVAC, industrial regrigeration, pneumatics, hydraulics, nitrogen generators, pipework, vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, valves, pumps, motors, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics and / or electro mechanical engineering equipment. Package £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience Company van - door to door pay Company phone and laptop 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension + shares scheme Overtime Additional benefitsService Engineer / Field Service Technician / Compressor Engineer Role To provide electrical and mechanical repair, service and maintenance of compressed air equipment at customer sites in to various industries. The Compressor Service Engineer will undertake planned and preventative maintenance, provide advice, diagnostics, fault finding of compressed air systems, vacuum pump...

Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 Industry: Automation, Electromechanical, Machinery, NPD An opportunity has opened for a Mechanical Engineer to join a manufacturing company based in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Mechanical Engineer or similar and will have experience using CAD such as Solidworks as well as an understanding of mechanisms and engineering. You will be involved with initial designs of new prototypes all the way through to completion including build and testing so this role suits people who are interested in the whole product lifecycle. The company are looking for someone to work onsite but have flexible start and end times if needed. Mechanical Engineer Key Skills: • Experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar, • Design experience ideally using Solidworks, • Background within automation, motors, electromechanical or robotics ideally, • FEA and GD&T experience would be a bonus, • 3D Printing experience would be a bonus

Senior Robot Learning Engineer – Large Behaviour Models Location: Bristol (On-site) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Robot Learning Engineer to join an advanced robotics organisation developing next-generation humanoid systems. You will lead the development of large-scale behaviour models for robotic manipulation, bridging cutting-edge machine learning research with real-world deployment. Key Responsibilities • Architect and train large-scale robot learning models, • Develop diffusion transformer and VLA-based policies, • Advance reinforcement learning pipelines, • Deliver generalisable multi-task manipulation systems, • Build sim-to-real transfer capabilities, • Deploy policies onto physical robotic systems Skills & Experience Required • MSc or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, or similar, • Strong experience in robot learning and real-world deployment, • Expertise in reinforcement learning, diffusion models, or behaviour cloning, • Strong Python and PyTorch experience, • Experience with large-scale model training Desirable Skills • Experience with humanoid robotics, • Sim-to-real pipelines (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim), • Vision-language models (CLIP, DINOv2), • Published research or equivalent practical impact Benefits • Work on cutting-edge robotics technology, • Opportunity to publish research, • Collaborative, high-performing team, • Career progression in a fast-growing sector Apply Now 📧 info@opensourced.tech 📞 0118 405 0065

Amazon is looking for a Hardware Support Engineer to provide on-site support for robotics systems in Bristol. The successful candidate will have technical aptitude and a passion for hardware, contributing to reliability and performance in Amazon's fulfillment centers.

Seeking an Applications Engineer for a robotics and metrology role in Bristol. Combines engineering with commercial impact, acting as a technical link to clients in industrial automation.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead capital expenditure (CapEx) projects to deploy new production equipment, automated systems, and advanced industrial solutions within an aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of CapEx projects including concept development, business case creation, budgeting, scheduling, and execution. The successful applicant will work a 4.5-day week, including flexitime in a full-time permanent capacity, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers. How You'll Contribute The successful applicant will: Prepare detailed equipment specifications that meet aerospace standards for precision, traceability, and repeatability. Design future processes implementing lean tools and methods in accordance with the GKN standard lean tool suite Coordinate supplier selection, RFQs, technical reviews, contract negotiations, and design verification Lead FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), commissioning, and full production readiness validation Ensure new equipment meets aerospace requirements such as NADCAP, AS9100, and internal engineering specifications. Validate equipment and processes through capability studies (Cp/Cpk), PFMEA, control plans, and process documentation Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances Ensure the delivery of expected benefits by driving projects to completion, on time and on budget, validating performance outcomes, and confirming that all operational, financial, and strategic objectives are fully achieved Build meaningful, lasting relationships with highly skilled operators, ensuring that any systems or equipment introduced are both appropriate and embraced Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless industrial deployment Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers Continuously improve production and internal processes by implementing Lean initiatives Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards Ensure all new equipment complies with aerospace safety and certification rules (e.g., CE marking, machinery directives, EHS regulations) What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification / background (university degree) in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Proven experience in CapEx project management within the aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing sector Practical experience with industrial equipment, automation systems, robotics, machining, or assembly Desirable: Certifications: PMP/Prince2 Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent We're looking for an individual that can manage complex technical interactions and lead long-term projects. You'll need excellent analytical and problem solving skills to succeed in this role along with a hands-on mindset. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: · Home based - remote / hybrid working · 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays · Company Vehicle · 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: · You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person · This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK · If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG · Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. · Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment · Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications · Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing · Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc · Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG · You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. · You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. · Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. · You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. · You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection

Automation Maintenance Technician Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (rotating early, late & night shifts) Salary: £53,195 per annum + night shift allowance + weekend premiums Total earning potential: Over £58,000 per annum Location: Bristol About The Role We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineers to join our clients automation team at their state-of-the-art mail centre. You'll help keep their cutting-edge sorting and parcel processing systems running smoothly through planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major national organisation investing heavily in automation and innovation Job Summary As a key member of the engineering team, you'll ensure the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our automated systems through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance enhancing our mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems Job Responsibilities Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery. Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes to minimise downtime. Carrying out continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability. Supporting Engineering Managers, Team Leaders, and Coaches through maintenance reports, fault logs, and data entry. Collaborating with operations teams to optimise automation outputs and performance. Taking ownership of Continuous Improvement projects from concept to implementation. Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.Requirements We're looking for an experienced multi-skilled engineer with: A minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ/ONC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Proven experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A flexible approach to working hours and occasional site travel (full UK driving licence required)What We Offer Competitive base salary Night shift allowance and weekend premiums. 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Defined contribution pension scheme. Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth. Be part of one of the UK's most significant automation and engineering transformation projects.How to Apply For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Why work with Proactive? Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 Industry: Automation, Electromechanical, Machinery, NPD An opportunity has opened for a Mechanical Engineer to join a manufacturing company based in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Mechanical Engineer or similar and will have experience using CAD such as Solidworks as well as an understanding of mechanisms and engineering. You will be involved with initial designs of new prototypes all the way through to completion including build and testing so this role suits people who are interested in the whole product lifecycle. The company are looking for someone to work onsite but have flexible start and end times if needed. Mechanical Engineer Key Skills: • Experience as a Mechanical Engineer or similar, • Design experience – ideally using Solidworks, • Background within automation, motors, electromechanical or robotics ideally, • FEA and GD&T experience would be a bonus, • 3D Printing experience would be a bonus, • NPD experience – ideally from concept to completion, • Mechanical build / assembly and testing experience Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities: • Working with the team creating new product designs as well as amending existing ones, • Analysing designs to ensure they meet mechanical fundamentals, • Assisting with the build, test and inspection of new prototypes, • Working hands on with 3D printers to bring CAD drawings to life, • Using Solidworks primarily, • Liaising with electronic engineers and other team members at all stages If you could be interested in finding out more about the role as a Mechanical Engineer, please apply with your latest CV

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. We're seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Software Engineer - Sensors join our Edge Team. This is a rare opportunity to help define and deliver our cutting-edge Maritime Surveillance and Fisheries Monitoring solutions, working at the intersection of hardware, software, and advanced sensor technologies. About the role of Senior Software Engineer - Sensors - (not exhaustive): In the Edge Team, you'll work on the "sensors at the fringe" fixed and mobile surveillance equipment such as radars, cameras, RDF, AIS, and other specialist maritime sensors. Your mission as a Senior Software Engineer - Sensors will be to integrate, calibrate, and optimise these systems in non-production environments, building the software that makes their outputs usable for downstream systems and training our Delivery Team for field deployment. The role spans multi-domain sensor fusion, AI-assisted analysis, anomaly detection, augmented reality, autonomous sentry operation, and evidence collection. You'll work closely with colleagues across software, hardware, data science, and infrastructure to bring innovative, high-performance edge solutions to life. What You'll Be Doing - Senior Software Engineer - Sensors Design, develop, and maintain edge-sensor solutions focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. Build test infrastructure to capture and analyse quality and performance metrics Work across the stack - UI, backend, robotics, device integrations, networking - learning new technologies as needed Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality Diagnose and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis Automate SDLC processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort Produce and maintain technical documentation Mentor peers, contribute to code reviews, and promote collaborative working practices What You'll Bring - Senior Software Engineer - Sensors Strong engineering mindset with experience in one or more of: Microsoft .Net, GoLang, Python, C++, Rust. Broad exposure to remote sensing disciplines, including: Mathematics, physics, and geospatial mapping Working with sensor hardware and electronics Networking principles, protocols, and services Application development across embedded, desktop, and web platforms Video and radar signal processing (e.g., OpenCV) AI-based, hardware-accelerated image processing (e.g., YOLO) Familiarity with Enterprise Systems architecture Experience with version control systems (Git) and SDLC automation tools Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills Why Join Us? Work on mission-critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide Be part of an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team making a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability Enjoy flexible hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits, including: Matched pension contributions up to 5% Private health care Development and training programmes SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Sales Engineer (Robotic Systems / Automation) £40,000 - £50,000 + £55k OTE + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holidays + Robotics Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Bristol Are you a sales person looking to join an innovative technology business where you can combine commercial impact with hands-on engineering involvement in a metrology-driven manufacturing environment? On offer is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in a customer-facing Sales Engineer role, acting as the technical and commercial link between the company and its clients. This company is a growing technology organisation operating within industrial automation, metrology, and advanced manufacturing, supporting customers across sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, and Energy. They deliver technically complex solutions designed to improve positional accuracy, process control, and production efficiency in demanding industrial Robotics environments. This role would suit a motivated Sales Engineer who will work closely with engineering teams providing metrology-based solutions, travelling across the UK, building long-term customer relationships, and contributing directly to business growth. The Role: Act as the technical and commercial liaison between the company and customers Present and demonstrate automation and metrology-based solutions to prospective and existing clients Travel across the UK to visit customers and support new business development Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored technical and metrology-driven solutions Support sales negotiations and manage opportunities through the full sales process Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to sales strategy The Person: Experience in Sales Engineering or technical sales Background in metrology, industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing preferred Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Junior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Metrology, Automation Sales, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Sales, Bristol, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Graduate Reference Number: BBBH23837i 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. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

In this role, you will own the software and UI of the platform, enhancing tools for data and ML engineers. You will work closely with teams to ensure the integration of tools and streamline workflows in developing sophisticated robotics applications. A strong background in Python and software engine

Your success will be greatly enhanced by the following qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or related field)Genuine passion for automation and robotics technologyInterest and ability in software developmentBasic proficiency in

Venture-backed robotics infrastructure startup building the data layer for autonomous systems. Join a small, elite team of three at a venture‑backed startup providing critical operational infrastructure to the world's fastest-growing robotics companies. Engineer multi‑path bonding solutions acro

Collaboration with top-tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics. Robotics, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering. Experienced in assembly of robotics components, with confidence working with actuators, sensors, gearboxes, and PCBAs.

The position offers meaningful time off, fully funded private healthcare, and collaboration with top engineers in AI and robotics, ensuring a supportive work environment. Groupe-Ebra-1 is seeking a Neural Network Performance Engineer to join their team in London.

Senior Software Engineer based in Southampton. This role involves developing real-time control systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and contributing to robotic operations and mission-critical technology. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and has experien

A leading technology scale-up in the UK is seeking a Lead Rust Engineer to architect high-performance systems for aerial intelligence.

We are looking for a motivated Robotics Engineer Intern to support our team in bringing an existing robotic grasping system back online and driving forward its development. Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field. Strong inter

Foxglove is seeking an experienced Forward-Deployed Engineer to build data infrastructure for robotics. You will work with customers to integrate Foxglove’s platform while solving complex challenges in robotics. The ideal candidate has over 5 years experience with full-stack technologies and signi

Safran UK is seeking a Test Engineer based in Cwmbran, South Wales.

Humanoid is looking for a Senior System Engineer based in Greater London, United Kingdom, to lead the creation and management of system-level requirements for their innovative robotic platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical systems engineering, possess stron

Collaborating with other deployed engineers with diverse skill sets, including AI/ML, networking, and robotics. As a Deployed Software Engineer at Arondite, you'll be responsible for implementing our technology with customers so that it effectively solves their real-world problems. You'll collect fe

A robotics company in London is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to lead systems development from concept to delivery. The role involves tackling software challenges, collaborating with engineers, and delivering real-world solutions.

Thehumanoid in Greater London seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer to lead prototype builds for humanoid robots. The role requires 3+ years in Robotics, proficiency in hardware debugging, and mechanical assembly.

In this role, you'll develop high-quality software solutions for robotics, focusing on real-time user interfaces and backend services. The position offers the chance to work with advanced robotics technologies and make significant impacts in automation.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering, and will be responsible for assembly, debugging, and process improvements in humanoid robotics development. Groupe-Ebra-1, located in Greater London, is seeking a Robotics Engineer to lead pro

This role focuses on applying deep learning and computer vision techniques to improve automation and robotics performance. The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the future of industrial automation in a leading robotics company.

Senior Robotics Software Engineer C++ to join its team in London. The ideal candidate has strong experience in modern C++, a solid understanding of software design, and a keen interest in robotics.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales engineering or technical sales, preferably with a background in metrology or robotics. Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Junior Sales Engineer based in Bristol, specializing in industrial automation.

Thehumanoid is hiring a Robotics Simulation & Control Engineer in Greater London to design and validate robotic platforms using simulation and reinforcement learning. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams and includes responsibilities for robot architecture and simulation models. Qu

For one of our clients, an advanced robotics scale-up based in London, we are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to join their growing autonomy team working on next-generation intelligent robotic systems and real-world automation platforms. Robotics | Automation | Autonomous Systems.

Sava is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join their Automation and Equipment Team in Greater London.

Be an advocate for best practices and state of the art within Robotics.

A leading meal kit delivery company is seeking an Automation Engineer based in Derby. In this role, you will be the site Subject Matter Expert for all control systems and maintenance engineering.

The Robotics Lab is a group of pioneering research scientists, research engineers and software engineers uniquely specialised in Robotics at Deepmind. We’re looking for Robotics Research Engineers to work on the development and deployment of new models and algorithms for robot perception, planning