65 jobs in Innovate Recruitment Ltd

Innovate Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer on a contract basis for a fast-paced multi-site automation programme across the UK and Europe. You will develop, test and commission PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal, troubleshoot live systems and lead process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years with Siemens TIA, strong communication, project management, and the ability to travel frequently across the UK. Initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend to 6 months.

Innovate Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a contract role with an immediate start. This position involves working on a fast-paced, multi-site automation programme across the UK and Europe, developing, testing and commissioning PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal, and collaborating with in-house teams and contractors.

You will travel frequently across the UK, support fault-finding on live systems, and lead process-improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and

Automation Engineer - Contract | Immediate Start

Initial 3-month contract, with strong potential to extend to 6 months

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, looking for experienced Automation Engineers to join a fast-paced, multi-site automation programme across the UK and Europe.

You will work alongside the client’s in-house engineering and controls teams, supporting PLC code development, implementation, commissioning, testing and continuous improvement across a network of highly automated sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Automation or Controls Engineer to join a high‑performing team delivering complex, high‑impact projects.

Frequent travel across UK will be required.

• Developing, testing and commissioning PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal
• Supporting fault‑finding and troubleshooting on live automated systems
• Leading and contributing to process improvement initiatives
• Integrating and migrating code across Siemens TIA Portal versions
• Supporting the deployment and commissioning of new automation projects
• Acting as a key technical point of contact within a skilled team of contractors and permanent engineers

• 5+ years’ experience coding and commissioning in Siemens TIA
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal (version 16 and above)
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues across Controls, Fieldbus (Profinet, Profibus, ASi) and IT platforms
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues to a range of stakeholders
• Strong project management, organisation and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams
• Good written and verbal English
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Sound knowledge of machine safety regulations and safe working practices
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK.

• Knowledge of the Ignition platform for building SCADA/HMI systems
• Familiarity with SCADA and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) concepts
• Ability to analyse performance metrics to drive process optimisation
• Experience leading a change management process

Innovate Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for an immediate-start contract across UK sites. The role involves PLC development, testing, commissioning and continuous improvement within a fast-paced automation programme.

You will collaborate with in-house engineering teams, travel frequently across the UK, and apply Siemens TIA Portal expertise to deliver high-impact projects on multi-site networks.

Automation Engineer - Contract | Immediate Start

Initial 3-month contract, with strong potential to extend to 6 months.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for experienced Automation Engineers to join a fast-paced, multi-site automation programme across the UK and Europe.

You will work alongside the client's in-house engineering and controls teams, supporting PLC code development, implementation, commissioning, testing and continuous improvement across a network of highly automated sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Automation or Controls Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex, high‑impact projects.

Frequent travel across UK will be required.

• Developing, testing and commissioning PLC code using Siemens TIA Portal
• Supporting fault‑finding and troubleshooting on live automated systems
• Leading and contributing to process improvement initiatives
• Integrating and migrating code across Siemens TIA Portal versions
• Supporting the deployment and commissioning of new automation projects
• Acting as a key technical point of contact within a skilled team of contractors and permanent engineers

• 5+ years' experience coding and commissioning in Siemens TIA
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal (version 16 and above)
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues across Controls, Fieldbus (Profinet, Profibus, ASi) and IT platforms
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues to a range of stakeholders
• Strong project management, organisation and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and teams
• Good written and verbal English
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Sound knowledge of machine safety regulations and safe working practices
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the UK.

• Knowledge of the Ignition platform for building SCADA/HMI systems
• Familiarity with SCADA and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) concepts
• Ability to analyse performance metrics to drive process optimisation
• Experience leading a change management process

If you have a strong background in Siemens TIA automation and are ready for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with an up-to-date CV, or get in touch to find out more.

Innovate Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Systems Performance Engineer on-site in Stevenage to join a high-impact defence systems team developing next-generation complex weapons for the UK Armed Forces. You will turn mathematical models into design decisions and deliver performance insights.

You will run 6-DoF simulations in MATLAB/Simulink, collaborate with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Guidance & Control, and present results in design reviews and to customers.

Systems Performance Engineer | On-site (5 days/week) | Full-time, Permanent

Security Clearance: UK Nationals Only; this is due to the nature of and workload classification.

Fancy putting your maths where the mission is? Ever wanted your models to decide how far something flies and how accurately it hits its mark? This is that job.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a major name in UK defence engineering for a Systems Performance Engineer to join a high‑impact systems engineering team developing next‑generation Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces; across Air, Land and Sea domains.

You’ll be the person turning complex mathematical models into the answers that shape whether a design actually works. If you love the idea of your analysis directly influencing how a missile system is built, this is a rare shot at doing exactly that.

• Planning and running technical studies into missile performance using complex mathematical models — helping projects make the big design calls
• Digging into how the wider system affects performance, and chasing down the knock‑on impacts when something changes
• Teaming up with SMEs across Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, and Seekers to build the full performance picture
• Presenting performance data clearly — in design reviews internally, and in performance statements to customers externally
• Helping shape training material for the next generation of engineers coming up behind you

• Excellent analytical skills — you like a problem with real rigour behind it
• Experience running and analysing complex computer simulations (think 6 Degrees of Freedom models)
• Solid MATLAB skills

• A track record using mathematical models to assess system behaviour
• Data analysis chops in MATLAB and Simulink (or similar)
• A knack for making technical data land with both expert and non‑expert audiences
• Some exposure to aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance or control principles

• Bonus: up to £2,500 (company performance dependent)
• Pension: up to 14% combined contribution
• Paid overtime available
• Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days on top of annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatment
• On‑site perks: subsidised meals, free parking, and more

Sound like your kind of challenge? If you’ve got the clearance eligibility and the technical grounding, we’d love to hear from you – apply now

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Supervisor to head up our market-leading clients Field Engineering team. The Field Service Supervisor will ensure installation and maintenance contracts are run to the Contract specification. Inspections, faults, installations, commissioning and chargeable works are carried out efficiently, safely and that profitability is achieved.

The Field Service Supervisor will manage and provide guidance to Field Engineers to ensure that all aspects of the maintenance contracts are achieved, and all relevant company targets are met.

• The Field Service Supervisor will ensure installation and maintenance contracts are run to the Contract specification. Inspections, faults, installations, commissioning and chargeable works are carried out efficiently, safely and that profitability is achieved.
• Accurately identify the resources required to resolve all works within the Field Service department.
• Plan the efficient use of all resources including labour, materials, tools and transport.
• Preparation and review of all programs, technical schedules and method statements in assigned projects.
• Define clear, measurable indicators reflecting output, quality and customer service and ensuring staff achieve them.
• Review plans on a daily basis and ensure variances are identified and appropriate action taken to meet the plan.
• Undertake long term analysis of the performance indicators and identify solutions to improve customer satisfaction and resource utilisation.
• Undertake performance evaluation of staff on a regular basis to ensure customer requirements.
• To continually develop systems and processes that improve the reliability and maintainability of assets.
• Ensure that there is an efficient and detailed handover at the beginning/end of shift.
• Recognised Engineering qualification.
• Previous experience of field based electro mechanical maintenance and managing site based Engineers in a Field Service Managers Role.
• Service Delivery Management experience delivering to tight SLA’s.

Salary: Up to £38,000 + car excellent benefits.

THIS IS A FANTASTIC ROLE WITH AN EXCELLENT EMPLOYER OFFERING SUPERB CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Please contact Russell Lambert on for more information on this vacancy and to discuss your suitability to this and other fantastic opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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