Automation Experts

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25 Years

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Technical Recruitment Specialists for Drives, Controls & Automation

Automation Experts was established in May 2001 to support the evolving demands of the Drives, Controls & Automation sector. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to building trusted partnerships between clients and candidates. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in connecting innovative machinery manufacturers, technical solution providers, and high-volume manufacturers with skilled professionals. Our consultants bring sector-specific expertise from engineering and recruitment backgrounds, ensuring tailored solutions for immediate and strategic hiring needs.

Located at the heart of UK manufacturing, we leverage our partnerships with key industry players to adapt to the sector's dynamic challenges. Our services span control systems, hardware design, SCADA integration, project engineering, and more, supported by professional memberships including PPMA, IMC, and REC. We pride ourselves on delivering confidential, professional recruitment services that align with the technical and cultural requirements of our clients.

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Control Systems Electrical Design Project Management SCADA Integration Graduate Recruitment Commissioning Mechanical Design Automation Engineering Senior Management Contract Staffing

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Year established: 2001

Highlights and features

We have over 20 years of experience in technical recruitment.
Our consultants provide specialist sector knowledge from engineering backgrounds.
We offer tailored recruitment solutions for immediate and strategic hiring needs.
We maintain partnerships with key industry players in automation and manufacturing.
Our services are supported by professional memberships including PPMA, IMC, and REC.

What people say

Fantastic team Very friendly and professional Highly recommended Proven track record Cultural alignment expertise

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Control Systems Recruitment

We specialise in placing skilled control systems engineers with leading automation companies across the UK. Our candidates bring expertise in PLC programming, SCADA integration, and industrial automation systems. Clients benefit from our deep sector knowledge and pre-vetted talent pool, ensuring seamless matches for both permanent and contract roles.

Electrical Design Engineering

Our electrical design engineering recruitment service connects manufacturers with professionals skilled in control panel design, circuit development, and automation systems. We source candidates with experience in automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors, ensuring technical competence and industry-specific knowledge for complex engineering projects.

Project Management

We provide project management recruitment for automation and engineering firms requiring proven leadership in complex system implementations. Our candidates deliver projects across food & beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, combining technical expertise with budget management and cross-functional team coordination capabilities.

Graduate Recruitment

Our graduate recruitment programme identifies emerging talent for automation and engineering firms seeking to develop future industry leaders. We connect employers with technically proficient graduates who demonstrate adaptability and innovation in drives, controls, and automation technologies.

SCADA Integration

We supply SCADA integration specialists who implement and maintain supervisory control systems for process industries. Our candidates deliver solutions in food & beverage, energy, and manufacturing sectors, ensuring seamless data acquisition and process optimisation for clients nationwide.

People

Sharon Hill

Founder & MD

Sharon founded Automation Experts in 2001 with a vision to bridge skills gaps in the automation sector. Her leadership has grown the company into a trusted recruitment partner for engineering firms nationwide, combining strategic insight with sector-specific expertise.

Sarah Clarke

Recruitment Manager

Sarah leads our recruitment team with over 15 years of experience in technical staffing. She specialises in matching engineering talent with client requirements, ensuring cultural and technical alignment for long-term placements in automation and controls sectors.

John Anderson

Recruiter

John focuses on connecting automation specialists with manufacturing clients across the UK. His sector knowledge spans PLC systems, SCADA integration, and control engineering, delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both permanent and contract positions.

Mitch Jenderko

Recruiter

Mitch specialises in graduate and junior engineer recruitment for automation firms. He maintains strong relationships with emerging talent and employers, facilitating career development opportunities in drives, controls, and systems integration sectors.

Questions

How do you specialise in automation recruitment?

Our consultants have engineering backgrounds and sector-specific knowledge in drives, controls, and automation technologies since 2001.

What industries do you cover?

We serve automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, energy, and general manufacturing sectors nationwide.

How do you ensure candidate quality?

We conduct technical assessments, verify industry experience, and evaluate cultural fit for every placement we make.

Do you offer contract staffing?

Yes, we provide both contract and permanent recruitment solutions tailored to your project requirements.

What locations do you cover?

We operate UK-wide with particular strength in Shropshire, West Midlands, and North West manufacturing hubs.

How quickly can you fill roles?

Our average placement time is 3-6 weeks, depending on role complexity and candidate availability.

Reviews (7)

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John Peerless

Apr 24, 2022 Report

I was contacted by Sharon about an exciting opportunity. After a successful interview Sharon and her team helped with the remaining hurdles to secure the job. Very professional. Thank you all.

Craig Cookson

Apr 22, 2022 Report

Absolutely fantastic service every time I have been looking for a new role they have always taken the time to find out what I was really looking for and put the effort into finding me the role that was right for me rather than just spamming me with roles until I figured it out myself.

Paul French

Apr 12, 2022 Report

Automation Experts Ltd. assisted me greatly in finding employmnet in the Nuclear sector. They found me a position as a senior mechanical engineer at Ansaldo Nuclear. They kept me informed every step of the process with their knowledge of the company and the nuclear industry in general. It was a pleasure working with them and if my situation changes in the future, Mitch at Automation Experts will be my first port of call to reach out to for further job searching in the engineering field of the nuclear sector.

Elliot Dolley

Apr 07, 2022 Report

Sharron and Thomas worked to find me a role. Unlike a lot of recruiters they were keen to find a role that I was looking for and not trying to squeeze me into the role they have. Very quickly a role was found for me that is perfectly within good travel range, very good pay and all round a company that met all the requirements I was after. Great work Automation Experts!

Michael Smith

Mar 31, 2022 Report

Automation Experts contacted about a software engineering position, all went well with the interviews and was offered the position within a week. Very impressed

Tariro Tirivanhu

Mar 09, 2022 Report

Automation Experts contact me after matching my CV to roles that were being advertised. They were very professional and responsive to my concerns throughout the process of matching my skills with the posts on the market. I found every single member of their team that I spoke to, to be proactive, conscientious, polite and professional. They made sure I had all the prerequisite information before hand during the placement process.

Liam Whitby

Oct 27, 2021 Report

Automation Experts contacted me about a potential job as they new I wanted to move into controls. I had a teams meeting with them to ensure I was suitable for the role. Within a week of this I had an interview with the company and the job offer a few hours later. They are very professional and I would recommend using them if ever you were looking for a new role.