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Lead Automation Engineer; Electrical Bias

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: Delta Personnel Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48048 GBP Yearly GBP 48048.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Automation Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Delta Personnel is searching for Lead Automation Engineers (Electrical Bias) for a major automated warehouse operation in Northampton.

£48,048 basic salary + 21% shift premium (£10,090) = realistic annual earnings around £58,000+.

Initially:

  • 06:00 - 14:00
  • 14:00 - 22:00

Then expected to transition into:

  • 4 on / 4 off
  • 2 days / 2 nights
  • 12 hour shifts

This is a static site based role supporting a highly automated warehouse operation featuring robotics, AGVs, PLC systems and advanced warehouse automation equipment.

We’re after electrically biased Lead Engineers with automation, controls and electrical maintenance experience. Mechanical knowledge and multi-skilled experience would be advantageous.

The role
  • Leading engineering teams on shift
  • Electrical fault finding and maintenance on automation systems
  • Supporting robotics, AGVs, conveyors and automated equipment
  • Supporting operational uptime and engineering performance
  • Managing engineering escalations and technical issues
  • Working with PLC controlled systems
  • Supporting health & safety and safe systems of work
  • Working closely with operational and site management teams
  • Supporting continuous improvement activities
Requirements
  • Relevant engineering qualification
  • Electrical maintenance background
  • Automation and controls experience
  • Previous Team Leader or Lead Engineer experience
  • PLC experience
  • Experience with in automated or industrial environments
  • Mechanical knowledge would be advantageous
  • Comfortable working days and nights
Additional benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension contribution
  • Employee ownership trust bonus opportunities
  • Private medical options
  • Ongoing training and development

Interested or want to find out more?

Apply now or call (phone number removed)

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