Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  Sword is on an exciting growth journey, scaling our Data, Analytics, AI and Automation capabilities to meet growing demand for practical, outcome-focused transformation. As we evolve, we are investing in people who can turn innovation into real results for our customers. This role is central to that journey. As organisations adopt AI and automation in secure, scalable, and valuable ways, we need hands-on engineers who can design and deliver solutions that improve processes, productivity, and user experience. Working...

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech. Role Overview The Senior Automation Engineer is a senior, hands-on role within the FX eTrading technology stack, responsible for owning backend automation capability, testing delivery, and release quality assessment for assigned applications or functional areas. The successful candidate will...

Job title: Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer (on perm and Cloud) Contract: 6 Months -possibility for extension Location: London HEX - 3 days a week Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Working pattern: Full time Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising infrastructure automation? Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead - VP to spearhead their ambitious automation initiative across all infrastructure functions. This is your chance to drive significant change and enhance the efficiency of global operations! About the Role: As the Infrastructure Automation Engineer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions. Your expertise will help shape modern tooling strategies, ensuring scalable and repeatable automation solutions across various infrastructure domains. What We're Looking For:...

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Process Automation Engineer for their Greatham site. This is a specialist engineering role where you will support the design, assessment and implementation of process control changes across site DCS and PLC systems. You will work with technical teams, project teams and third-party software developers to support capital projects, technical improvement programmes and the transition away from obsolete control systems. You will play a key part in developing control sequences, supporting FEED studies, testing software changes and ensuring control system modifications are robust, documented and approved before going live. What you ll be doing You will: Provide technical expertise and assessment for proposed DCS and PLC process control changes. Develop process control and automation design scope documentation for FEED studies. Support third-party software developers as part...

Job Title: VMware Cloud Foundation Platform Automation Engineer Location: Remote (occasional travel to Bristol - once per quarter) Remuneration: 750.0 - 800.0 per day Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Responsibilities: Lead the automation of a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform build in a greenfield environment, ensuring seamless integration and deployment. Establish API-driven automation frameworks for VCF components to enhance operational efficiency. Automate the creation of VCF workload domains (Prod, Non-Prod, DMZ, Mgmt) and NSX segments aligned with VLANs. Implement robust network segmentation and isolation to uphold the separation of operational and corporate networks. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps-driven workflows for streamlined processes. Build and maintain VM provisioning pipelines, including golden images, network attachments, and baseline security policies. Integrate platform logging and event streams into Splunk...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gleeson is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to recruit Automation & Controls Engineer to support ongoing growth and the delivery of new product programmes. This is a pivotal role within the engineering team, focused on developing, improving, and maintaining automated manufacturing systems within a high-volume environment. The position offers hands-on involvement in diagnosing faults, implementing robust automation solutions, and driving continuous improvement activities. You will play a key role in enhancing process efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring optimal performance through improvements, automation upgrades, and close collaboration with production,and internal teams Job Title : Automation & Controls Engineer Location : Shropshire Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 with Flex + Bonus Key Responsibilities Promote and uphold the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies across the department and wider plant in line...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As an OT Controls Engineer at Sword, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering standardised, secure and scalable control system solutions across electricity distribution environments. This role sits within a specialist Technology Standards function responsible for defining engineering policy, approved equipment, and standard configurations for substation control systems. This includes protection, automation and telecontrol technologies that underpin the operation of critical national infrastructure....

Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Rochester, Kent Shifts: 4 on 4 off, Late Shifts (12:00 to 00:00, with flexible scheduling) Salary: Circa 58,000 Per Annum Join a highly successful, growing family business that has been a leader in British food manufacturing for over 75 years. We pride ourselves on producing the highest quality fresh produce for major household brands worldwide. While we constantly innovate and invest heavily in our automated facility, our core team values always stay the same. We heavily invest in our people, offering study sponsorship, training, and clear pathways for long-term professional growth. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a strong electrical bias and robust mechanical skills. You should thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess excellent diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities. You will balance rapid breakdown response with structured planned...

Integration & Automation Manager - Technology and Sustainability Azure API Management Our global construction client is looking for an experienced hands-on delivery manager who focused on Integration & Automation to join their technology and sustainability team. Essential Skills A background of technical experience in delivering quantifiable business outcomes using Integration and Automation Services. Ideally 10+ years experience in a similar role Azure API Management experience. Excellent Communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the Business. Experience in Vendor, Contract and Process Ownership Continuous improvement, training, measurement. A focus on sustainability An understanding of IT service delivery models Basic project management experience. Good communication skills Desirable Skills Has worked in the construction sector Role Duties Provide technical expertise and experience in...

The basics: Job Title: Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer Salary: up to 65,000 DOE Environment: Automation and Bespoke machine building Location: Castle Donington Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday (8hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am and Fridays (6hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am (38hr week) Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary Overview: We now require an additional Controls Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery. You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also. Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer role: Design & Program: Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for automation systems. Troubleshoot & Optimize: Analyse control systems to identify issues and implement improvements....

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Data Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced data reporting and processing solutions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in data engineering, reporting, workflow automation, and database management with excellent communication and project coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Build and optimise scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines Develop and manage automated workflows using Python and Apache Airflow Manage and optimise SQL and Oracle database environments for performance, reliability, and scalability Lead end-to-end data and reporting initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery Ensure adherence to data quality, governance, and security best practices Provide technical guidance and...

Project / Design Engineer (Mechanical) Location: South Yorkshire Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 per annum Reporting To: Mechanical Operations Manager About the Company We are a specialist automation engineering company designing and delivering bespoke material handling, conveyor, and automated mechanical systems for a wide range of industrial applications. The Role We are seeking a Project / Design Engineer (Mechanical biased) to support the design and delivery of automated handling systems and mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing engineering designs, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation while working closely with project teams, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a growing automation business. Key Responsibilities Produce 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor. Design mechanical...

Maintenance Engineer £54,100 Basic + £60,000+ OTE PLC & Robotics Training Birmingham Salary: £54,100 Basic OTE: £60,000+ Location: Birmingham Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Continental Shifts (Days & Nights) Maintenance Engineer Opportunity Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career with excellent training, progression, and earning potential? We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business at its modern, highly automated production facility in Birmingham. With over 80 years of industry success, a strong order book, and significant investment in automation and people development, this is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking stability and career growth. What's On Offer? £54,100 basic salary OTE exceeding £60,000 10% pension contribution Generous holiday allowance Premium overtime rates up to double time Performance bonus scheme Siemens PLC training Robotics training Level 3...

Maintenance Engineer - North London Rate: up to 45 per hour (Umbrella) + Overtime Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production Contract: Long-Term 12 months+ We're working with a world-class manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for quality, high standards, and investment in people. They are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a brand-new, fully automated factory near Enfield. This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer , with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding site. Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set) Minimise downtime and support on breakdowns Assist with continuous improvement projects Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer Engineering...

Manufacturing Engineer 50,000+ 33 Days Holiday Early Friday Finish Personal Development A Manufacturing Engineer opportunity has become available with a growing Birmingham based engineering manufacturer currently investing heavily in production capability, process improvement and automation across its manufacturing operations. With continued growth and long-term investment across the site, the business is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing performance, improve production efficiency and help drive Continuous Improvement activities within a fast-paced production environment. In return, the successful individual will receive a salary of up to 50,000, strong long-term stability, ongoing training and development opportunities, early Friday finishes and the chance to play a key role in future manufacturing improvements. Graduates and junior engineers are encouraged to apply. Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities include - Improving manufacturing...