Automation Engineer

Mid Waysupply; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to deliver top-notch automation and control engineering services across various industrial sectors. This role presents a hands-on opportunity within a small, collaborative environment that values flexibility and proactive attitudes. Candidates should possess a related degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, with a readiness to travel for client engagements. Competitive salary up to £45k based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an Automation Engineer position.
• Experience in industrial environments.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel overseas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation and control engineering consultancy services.
• Supervise and support junior engineers.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and management teams.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £45k (depending on experience)

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver high-quality automation and control engineering services across industrial sectors. The position offers a varied and hands‑on opportunity within a small, collaborative engineering business, where flexibility, accountability, and a proactive mindset are valued.

About The Role

• Deliver automation and control engineering consultancy services both on‑site and at customer locations, working independently or as part of a wider project team.
• Supervise and support junior engineers where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken, producing regular progress and status reports, and identifying risks, delays, or bottlenecks.
• Work closely with engineering and management teams to ensure project scope is clearly defined and documented and activities are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify schedule risks, with recommendations for mitigation, and keep stakeholders informed of progress, issues, and changes.

About You

• Degree in a related field
• 5+ years' experience in an Automation Engineer position
• Background in industrial environments
• Comfortable with working flexibly and travelling overseas to customer sites when required

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this opportunity.

If interested, please send over an updated CV.

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