816 Automation jobs in the United Kingdom
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialist (Team Lead) - Runcorn
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced team lead to spearhead our growing RPA function.
This pivotal role will manage a team of RPA Engineers and works closely with service leads, operational teams, and IT to deliver automation that enables efficiency, reduces manual effort, and supports the organisations broader digital transformation goals. The RPA Specialist (Team Lead) is responsible for leading the RPA team in the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Robotic Process Automation across HCRG Care Group.
You will own the RPA roadmap, guiding best practice standards, pipeline development, automation governance, and post-deployment optimisation. As a strategic lead, you will empower your team to deliver scalable solutions while building automation capabilities across the organisation.
Base: This role requires occasional travel to business units for digital transformation support, though much of the role can be conducted remotely. Regular attendance at face-to-face meetings will be required as agreed with your manager.
Main Responsibility- Lead, mentor, and line manage a team of RPA Engineers, promoting a high-performance culture.
- Define and manage the organisational RPA vision, roadmap, and delivery plan aligned with wider digital transformation objectives.
- Establish and enforce RPA governance, development standards, documentation protocols, and quality assurance.
- Build and manage a prioritised automation pipeline in collaboration with key business stakeholders.
- Lead automation risk assessments, including compliance with data security, privacy, and information governance standards.
- Define and support team learning pathways, tool certifications, and development goals.
Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.
The Ideal CandidateEssential Skills & Experience
- Experience managing technical teams and leading technical programmes.
- Experience of designing and delivering RPA solutions.
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills, including negotiation and communication with senior leaders.
- Good understanding of business process analysis, optimisation techniques, and enterprise integration.
- Familiarity with project management and agile methodologies.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in healthcare, NHS, or regulated environments.
- Understanding of data governance, cyber security standards, and automation compliance.
- Experience with leading RPA platforms (BluePrism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere and Power Platform). BluePrism experience highly desirable.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Desirable:
- Project management or benefits realisation qualifications.
- BluePrism or leading RPA platforms certification.
- Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping or Business Analysis qualifications.
As a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialist (Team Lead) you’ll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group.
You will feel valued as an Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialist (Team Lead) within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £50,000 with group pension
- Private medical insurance with fast access to the most used specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and for mental health support – at locations across the country
- Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission
About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Test Automation Engineer
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We are seeking a highly motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software.
This role requires a strong technical background in test engineering, excellent collaboration skills, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments.
Responsibilities:
- Build and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites to achieve full coverage of business requirements.
- Design, build, and maintain an effective and scalable test infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain clear and concise documentation within the test automation code base.
- Collaborate and share knowledge with other teams to improve testing practices, tools, and processes.
- Apply Agile principles and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary Agile team.
- Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions, identify risks, and provide feedback.
- Analyse and report test activities and results to support informed decision-making.
- Design and execute non-functional test cases (e.g. performance, security, accessibility) using standard testing techniques.
- Create business scenarios in partnership with stakeholders to validate feature functionality.
- Apply core technical concepts effectively within the role.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of test engineering best practices .
- Experience with functional and non-functional testing (performance, security, accessibility, etc.).
- Skilled in systems integration testing and microservices/API testing .
- Hands-on experience with security testing and understanding of associated risks.
- Proficiency in performance testing methodologies and tools.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test suites .
- Experience with test infrastructure tools such as Docker and containerisation.
- Strong understanding of TDD and BDD principles .
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation in build and deployment workflows.
- Strong Java (11/17/21) development experience and knowledge of the Spring Boot framework .
- Experience with test frameworks such as Cucumber, REST Assured, and WireMock.
- Hands-on knowledge of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium.
- Experience in accessibility testing in line with WCAG standards.
- SC Security Clearance (or eligibility) required to access production logs.
Desired Attributes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, able to clearly convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive approach to identifying risks, issues, and improvements.
- Passion for continuous learning, technology, and quality assurance.
Benefits
What we offer
- A company culture based on respect, transparency, and equality.
- Flexible work hours and hybrid remote work.
- 25 days' holiday plus
Process Automation Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions for manufacturing processes.
- Program and commission robotic systems for assembly, material handling, and quality inspection.
- Develop and maintain process control logic and system documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate automated systems.
- Conduct feasibility studies and propose automation solutions for new projects.
- Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards for automated systems.
- Provide remote technical support and training to plant operations teams.
- Stay abreast of emerging automation technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through automation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), SCADA, and HMI development.
- Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, ABB) and programming.
- Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging automation systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, with strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with C#, Python, or other scripting languages is a plus.
- Experience with simulation software is advantageous.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing automation from the comfort of your home office, contributing to cutting-edge industrial processes. If you are an automation expert looking for a challenging and rewarding remote role, we want to hear from you.
Test Automation Architect
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- Perform day to day API Automation using C#, Specflow
- Automate interactions with Azure services and resources such as Service Bus, Logic apps, Function Apps, Storage etc.
- Perform automated DB checks as part of API testing
- Leverage Service Bus emulators, Service Virtualization, mocking and stubbing as part of test automation
- Spin-up services within the pipeline environment, leverage docker containers to run the tests within ADO pipelines
- Good understanding and working experience with Azure DevOps and Git
- Must possess programming expertise in C# and familiarity with .Net environments and runtime
- Should have good understanding of Agile and must actively participate in all scrum ceremonies
- Act as a liaison between SDETs, Dev & Ops in taking shift-left and isolated testing forward.
- Align with Dev Tech Stack and bring in feasible testing technologies/solutions
- Work with Tech leads and ensure automated functional and performance testing is carries out within sprints
- Manage and guide small team of SDETs and enable the team to achieve sprint goals
- Should have understating of component testing, isolated testing and contract testing
- Perform day-to-day code reviews and align with dev process in PR reviews and merges
- Should promote coding standards and guidelines and align the testing with test pyramid
Test Automation Architect
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- Perform day to day API Automation using C#, Specflow
- Automate interactions with Azure services and resources such as Service Bus, Logic apps, Function Apps, Storage etc.
- Perform automated DB checks as part of API testing
- Leverage Service Bus emulators, Service Virtualization, mocking and stubbing as part of test automation
- Spin-up services within the pipeline environment, leverage docker containers to run the tests within ADO pipelines
- Good understanding and working experience with Azure DevOps and Git
- Must possess programming expertise in C# and familiarity with .Net environments and runtime
- Should have good understanding of Agile and must actively participate in all scrum ceremonies
- Act as a liaison between SDETs, Dev & Ops in taking shift-left and isolated testing forward.
- Align with Dev Tech Stack and bring in feasible testing technologies/solutions
- Work with Tech leads and ensure automated functional and performance testing is carries out within sprints
- Manage and guide small team of SDETs and enable the team to achieve sprint goals
- Should have understating of component testing, isolated testing and contract testing
- Perform day-to-day code reviews and align with dev process in PR reviews and merges
- Should promote coding standards and guidelines and align the testing with test pyramid
Senior Engineer Test Automation

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A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
The Senior Test Automation Engineer position at JHI is targeted towards experienced professionals who have a proven track record in leading test automation projects and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects involving Snowflake, AzureServiceBus, Charles-River, SAP, etc., and to leverage advanced testing frameworks like Playwright, Specflow, and custom in-house Python-based applications within Agile and TDD methodologies. The ideal candidate will tackle challenging problems, lead strategic project contributions, and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence in a supportive and dynamic environment.
+ Design, develop, and maintain advanced test automation scripts using frameworks such as Playwright, and others, in languages like C# and Python.
+ Lead all phases of the testing lifecycle, focusing on comprehensive coverage across functional and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, load), encompassing Data, API, and UI layers.
+ Oversee BAU activities, ensuring the resolution of bugs, functional enhancements, and the implementation of user feedback within our key in-built quality frameworks.
+ Serve as a primary liaison between test automation architects and the engineering team, driving the overall quality strategy and mentoring junior engineers.
+ Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing advanced technical support, demonstrations, and training.
+ Identify, advocate for, and implement improvements in our testing processes and tools, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic quality objectives.
What to expect when you join our firm
+ Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
+ Generous Holiday policies
+ Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
+ Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
+ Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
+ Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
+ Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
+ All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
+ Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
+ Advanced proficiency and hands on experience in Python and C#
+ Extensive experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright (Typescript)
+ Deep understanding of Agile and TDD methodologies.
+ Proven track record of writing, executing, and maintaining complex test scripts.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead testing efforts and mentor junior team members.
+ Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on consensus building and collaboration.
Nice to have skills
+ Strong experience with AzureDevOps, Azure, Git, and SQL.
+ Proficiency in Jira, Confluence
+ A good knowledge of financial products used in Asset Management including, Equities, Cash, Fixed Income and complex Swap instruments.
Potential for growth
As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our company's success, with clear opportunities to progress into leadership positions such as Test Automation Architect or Quality Assurance Lead. You will have the chance to specialize further in areas of interest and need, such as Data, API, or UI automation, significantly impacting our technology landscape and business outcomes.
+ Mentoring
+ Leadership development programs
+ Regular training
+ Career development services
+ Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at .
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Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
Principal Process Automation Engineer
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced process automation systems.
- Develop automation strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Select and integrate robotic systems, PLCs, SCADA, and other automation technologies.
- Oversee the development of control logic, HMI interfaces, and system diagnostics.
- Ensure automation systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Conduct feasibility studies and develop ROI analyses for automation projects.
- Troubleshoot and optimize complex automation systems.
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
- Extensive experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI development.
- Proficiency in robotics programming and integration (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB).
- Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial networking, and data acquisition.
- Experience with C#, Python, or other scripting languages for automation is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead complex automation projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills.
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities for remote team management.
- Understanding of Industry 4.0 principles and IIoT applications.
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Lead Process Automation Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated industrial processes and systems using PLC, SCADA, HMI, and robotics technologies.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing and validation plans for new automation solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to automation hardware and software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, R&D, and maintenance, to identify opportunities for automation improvements.
- Manage automation projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system logic.
- Stay current with industry advancements in automation and control systems, and recommend new technologies for implementation.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
- Ensure all automation solutions comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in industrial automation, process control, and system integration.
- Strong proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), SCADA systems, and HMI development.
- Experience with robotic programming and integration is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to manage complex automation projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams in a remote setting.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA-88 and ISA-95.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in automation technologies.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled engineer to drive technological advancements in a remote-first environment, shaping the future of our client's industrial processes.
Lead Process Automation Engineer
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As the Lead Process Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated automation solutions. You will lead a team of engineers, manage project lifecycles, and collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities for automation. Your expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, robotics, and industrial control systems will be essential. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our automated processes, adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial automation systems and processes.
- Manage the full lifecycle of automation projects, from concept and design to installation and commissioning.
- Develop and program PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and associated control logic.
- Design and implement SCADA and HMI systems for process monitoring and control.
- Integrate robotic systems and other automated equipment into manufacturing lines.
- Develop electrical schematics and control panel designs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems to minimize downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior automation engineers.
- Ensure all automation projects comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams to identify automation opportunities and solutions.
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new automation technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in process automation engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 preferred), SCADA, and HMI development.
- Experience with industrial robotics and motion control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities, with experience managing technical teams.
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Ability to work effectively on-site and manage complex projects.
Senior Process Automation Engineer
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