Technical Operations Engineer Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Travel: Regular UK & European travel, including overnight stays We're recruiting for a Technical Operations Engineer to join an innovative, growing engineering business developing advanced robotic and automation technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working directly with customers and travelling to different sites across the UK and Europe. The business is open to candidates from a variety of engineering backgrounds, with field service experience particularly attractive due to the customer-facing nature of the role and regular travel requirements. The Role * Install, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot robotic equipment at customer sites. * Build strong customer relationships, providing ongoing technical support. * Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability. * Diagnose mechanical, electrical and technical faults. * Coordinate equipment deployments and ensure successful installations. * Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability. * Work closely with internal engineering teams to resolve technical issues. * Provide hands-on technical support and training to customers. What We're Looking For * A practical engineering background, with candidates from a wide range of disciplines considered. * Ideally 2+ years' engineering experience following graduation * Field service experience would be advantageous but is not essential. * Confident working hands-on with tools, diagnosing faults and solving problems. * Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers. * Comfortable travelling regularly across the UK and Europe, including overnight stays. * Full UK driving licence. * British citizenship or permanent right to work in the UK. What's On Offer * Salary up to £40,000. * Opportunity to work with innovative robotic and automation technology. * Regular UK and European travel. * 25 days' annual leave and company pension. * Excellent career progression within a growing business. * Opportunity to take ownership of projects and help shape the future of the operations function. * Potential share options, subject to company arrangements. Travel Expectations: Customer visits will take place at least once per week, with equipment deployments typically requiring approximately one week away from home. This position would suit an ambitious, hands-on engineer looking for a varied role combining technical problem-solving, customer relationships and project delivery. With significant growth plans, there is genuine scope to develop the position and progress alongside the business