Robotics Engineer
Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 OTE (DOE)
Shift Type: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:00 (flexibility required for travel)
Benefits: Private healthcare, international travel, bonuses, pension, progression opportunities
The Opportunity
A specialist engineering business at the forefront of bespoke automation and robotics solutions is seeking an experienced Robotics Engineer to join its growing team. This is a highly varied role offering the opportunity to work on complex turnkey automation projects across Europe and North America.
Working closely with design and controls engineers, you will play a key role in delivering innovative robotic solutions from concept through to commissioning, both in-house and on customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and program robotic systems for bespoke automation solutions
- Integrate robotics within wider automation and control systems
- Take ownership of projects from concept through to customer handover
- Carry out on-site installation, commissioning, and fault finding
- Support and service existing systems
- Contribute to project management activities
- Train and mentor colleagues in robotics best practices
- Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within scope
- Proven experience in industrial robotics
- Experience with one or more: Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Nachi
- Background in manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems
- Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet)
- PLC, HMI, SCADA or network programming
- Project management experience
- Experience working internationally
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Adaptable and willing to travel regularly
- Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
- Full UK driving licence (max 3 penalty points)
- Valid UK/EU passport with ability to travel to USA/Canada
- No restrictions preventing international travel
- Fluent English (additional languages beneficial)
- Competitive OTE package (£50K–£70K DOE)
- Regular travel to USA and Canada with generous allowances and high-quality accommodation
- Paid Saturday site work (Sundays typically not required)
- Private healthcare (family included, post-probation)
- Contributory pension scheme
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Bonus and recognition schemes
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
This opportunity is being advertised by Pertemps Engineering Division, a specialist recruitment partner supporting advanced manufacturing and automation businesses across the UK and internationally.
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