Project Engineer, Automation Engineering

OAL are recruiting for a Project Engineer. Check it out now!

• Location: Peterborough based, PE2 6YN
  – Regular UK Travel Expected
• Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
• Contract: Full time, Permanent

• Company Van
• Flexible Working
• Generous Holiday Package
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Continuous Learning (professional fees covered)
• Smart Health (24/7 online GP)
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Founded in 1993, OAL is an innovative, family‑owned engineering business based in Peterborough, driven by technology and a passion for transforming the food industry.

We specialise in AI, automation, and robotics solutions that help food manufacturers boost productivity, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of the curve.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a passion for automation, robotics, and hands‑on problem‑solving?

Join OAL and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting‑edge engineering solutions to leading manufacturers across the UK.

This is a field‑based position where you’ll be at the heart of project delivery installing, commissioning, testing and optimising automation and robotic systems on customer sites.

If you’re technically skilled, customer‑focused and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you.

• Install, commission and test automation and robotic systems at customer sites.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with OAL standards and procedures.
• Act as the main on‑site point of contact, ensuring systems meet specification and performance criteria.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, including system adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Deliver training to customers on system operation and safety.
• Produce technical documentation such as installation records, test reports and user manuals.
• Support fault reporting, root cause analysis and design modifications.
• Work collaboratively with Controls, Design, Mechanical and Project Management teams.
• Maintain accurate progress reporting and work within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement around project delivery, system reliability and safety.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation, robotics or industrial control systems.
• Hands‑on electrical and/or mechanical installation and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies, sensors and control systems.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and spend significant time on customer sites (typically >50%).

• Experience in food manufacturing or process automation.
• Knowledge of PLCs, control panels and system integration.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).

• We believe our people are key to our success. We expect everyone to act professionally, work collaboratively and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• At OAL, your ideas matter.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer – everyone is welcome!

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Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

Company Reg No.

- SC372990 | VAT Reg No.

- GB