https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-engineer-field-based-khr-recruitment-specialists--22f805ad-edb5-4875-bbdc-19e3fce71658 RSS feed for Automation Engineer (Field Based) at KHR Recruitment Specialists. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:31:50 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-engineer-field-based-khr-recruitment-specialists--22f805ad-edb5-4875-bbdc-19e3fce71658 https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-engineer-field-based-khr-recruitment-specialists--22f805ad-edb5-4875-bbdc-19e3fce71658 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Paddock Wood | Salary: £38000 - £46000/annum Overtime, Van, Fuel Card, Holiday, P | Type: Permanent | Automation Engineer Paddock Wood - Field-Based covering the UK -38,000 - -45,000 + Overtime Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4 pm (40hpw) KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe. This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology. Key Responsibilities - Install and commission machinery at customer sites - Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits - Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults - Deliver operator training to customer personnel - ... Permanent