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Automation Recruitment

The engineering and technology talent driving the UK's automated future.

Who we’ve helped

  • Evri
  • Ello Brand
  • DX
  • BrightHR
  • Zappi
  • The Very Group
  • Moonpig
  • River AI
  • Bright SG
  • Awaze
  • Oracle
  • SAP

Specialist UK automation recruiters for industry-leading organisations

Automation is fundamentally transforming UK industry, streamlining operations and boosting productivity across manufacturing, logistics, and software engineering.

From smart fulfillment centres to enterprise Intelligent Automation (IA) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives, organisations require expert talent capable of designing, building, and maintaining robust automated systems.

At MRJ, we partner with innovative UK businesses to recruit high-performing automation teams across control systems, robotics, software test automation, and process transformation, connecting you with specialists who drive operational efficiency.

Specialist UK automation recruiters for industry-leading organisations

Our Automation Recruitment Expertise

  • Intelligent Automation & RPA
    Recruitment

    Recruiting specialists who streamline enterprise workflows and business processes across the UK.

    Typical roles

    RPA Developer
    Intelligent Automation Lead
    UiPath / Automation Anywhere Specialist
    Process Mining Analyst
    Automation Architect
    Head of Process Automation
    BPM Developer

  • Industrial & Robotics Automation Recruitment

    Powering next-generation smart factories, warehouse robotics, and industrial control systems.

    Typical roles

    Automation Engineer
    PLC / SCADA Engineer
    Controls Engineer
    Robotics Engineer
    Mechatronics Specialist
    Commissioning Engineer
    Maintenance & Systems Lead

  • Software & QA Automation
    Recruitment

    Connecting software engineering teams with experts in continuous delivery and test automation.

    Typical roles

    QA Automation Engineer
    SDET
    Test Automation Framework Architect
    DevOps / CI/CD Pipeline Specialist
    Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
    Head of Quality Engineering

The Metrics that Matter

Proven through results

Our model is built around specialism, relationships and precision. Rather than flooding clients with profiles, we use our established UK networks and market knowledge to identify highly qualified automation specialists.

  • 99%

    Retention within first 12 months

  • 95%

    Of our clients are referred and retained

  • 3:1

    CV-to-hire ratio

  • 15

    Days average time to hire

Why UK businesses choose MRJ

  • Automation Market Specialists

    Deep understanding of UK industrial automation, RPA tools, and QA automation ecosystem.

  • Niche UK Talent Networks

    Direct access to controls engineers, RPA developers, SDETs, and robotics specialists.

  • Market Intelligence

    UK rate & salary benchmarking, competitor analysis, and regional skill mapping.

  • Flexible Delivery Models

    Permanent placements, IR35-compliant contract resource, executive search & TaaS.

  • Long-Term Partnerships

    Supporting UK businesses from pilot automation projects through to full-scale rollout.

Our Approach

Great automation recruitment starts with a thorough understanding of your technical stack and operational goals.

We take time to evaluate your infrastructure, PLC/RPA platforms, project timelines, and site requirements across the UK before sourcing specialized engineering talent.

From technical vetting through to onboarding, every search is designed to deliver automation professionals who add long-term efficiency and commercial value.

Our Approach
FAQS

Have Questions?

Got questions about sourcing automation talent across the UK? Here are answers to common queries regarding our specialized automation recruitment services.

An automation recruitment agency specializes in sourcing, vetting, and placing professionals across industrial controls, robotics, process automation (RPA/IA), and software test automation to help businesses streamline operational processes.

Ready to build your automation team?

Whether you're scaling an automated warehouse site, launching enterprise RPA, or expanding your QA engineering capability, MRJ connects you with specialists driving UK automation forward.