🚀 Were hiring: Project Engineer (Automation & Robotics)
📍 Peterborough, UK (Frequent UK-wide travel) | 💷 Up to £60k DOE | 🕒 Full-Time, Permanent
Do you thrive on-site, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering solutions that make a real impact? At OAL, we’re transforming food manufacturing with robotics and automation – and we need a Project Engineer who’s ready to lead.
Why this role is for you 👇
🔧 Technical ownership – install, commission, and test advanced automation systems at customer sites
🤝 Customer-focused – be the go-to expert on-site, building trusted relationships
📋 Structured – document everything, train clients and ensure high safety and quality standards
📈 Development – work on cutting-edge vision and robotics projects
You’ll love this if you value:
✅ Autonomy and accountability
✅ Working with cutting-edge tech
✅ Clear processes and continuous improvement
✅ Building long-term client partnerships
✅ Being part of a close-knit, growing team
You’ll need:
✔️ 5+ years hands-on experience with automation or robotics
✔️ Strong communicator, confident on-site with customers
✔️ Detail-focused with excellent fault-finding and documentation skills
✔️ Full UK driving licence and happy to travel UK-wide (>50%)
What’s in it for you?
🚗 Company vehicle
🌴 25 days holiday + public holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days)
🕐 Flexible working
🏥 Smart Health: 24/7 GP & wellbeing support
📚 Training, prof dev & fees covered
💼 Pension + death in service benefit
About OAL
We’re a leading UK systems integrator and robotics company helping food manufacturers automate better. Based in Peterborough, we deliver innovation with real-world impact — from date code verification to robotic powder handling. As a growing SME, your work here will matter.
🎯 Ready to take the lead?
Apply now or message us to find out more.