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Installation/Workshop Engineer

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Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1YX, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a skilled Installation & Workshop Engineer with a passion for robotics and automation to join our team in Peterborough.
  • The role involves assembling automation systems, conducting electrical and mechanical installations, and testing robotic and PLC-based systems at customer sites across the UK.
  • Candidates should have solid experience in installing automated production equipment and possess strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, along with an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a full UK driving license.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with additional certifications like IPAF and PASMA being advantageous.

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for robotics, automation, and seeing your work come to life on the factory floor? We're looking for a practical, skilled Installation & Workshop Engineer to join a leading team at the forefront of developing cutting-edge automated machinery for the food and fresh produce industry.

Based out of Peterborough, you'll split your time between our HQ workshop and customer sites across the UK with opportunities to make a real impact in delivering complex automation systems that transform how food is processed and packaged.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Assembling and preparing automation systems in our well-equipped workshop
  • Electrical and mechanical installation on customer sites (some overnight stays required)
  • Testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on robotic and PLC-based systems
  • Supporting the project delivery team across the full installation lifecycle

What We're Looking For

  • Solid experience installing or supporting automated production equipment
  • Strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills
  • Comfortable with PLC/control systems (e.g. Siemens, RS Logix)
  • Previous exposure to food production environments is a big plus
  • Adaptable, deadline-driven, and confident working in varied settings

Key Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • ECS card or demonstrable electrical competency
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Certifications like IPAF, PASMA, forklift or CompEx are advantageous

Who You Are

  • Positive, proactive, and cool under pressure
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully, whether with colleagues or clients
  • Takes pride in customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
  • A true team player who supports others and values collaboration

Location

You'll be based out of our Peterborough facility, so you'll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance. Site work is mainly UK-wide, with occasional short-term stays away from home.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with real-world experience in automation, packaging lines, or production machinery who thrives on variety and wants to work with advanced robotics that are reshaping the food industry.

Ready to build the future of food automation with us? Let's talk.

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