Job Details

Head of Automation

Head of Automation

📍 South East
£80,000 per annum
£80000 - £90000/annum Company Car & Bonus
Industry: Engineering
Applications: <10
Posted: 02-06-2026
Company: Moorland Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225191330

Job Description:

Head of Automation UK

Location: Hampshire / UK-wide with some travel

Salary: Competitive Senior Package £££

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Automation / Controls / Machinery / Engineering Projects

Opportunity

Moorland Recruitment are currently working with a global machinery and project manufacturing business who are looking to appoint a UK Head of Automation.

The UK Head of Automation will lead teams across automation software, controls, hardware and related engineering disciplines. The role will involve setting technical direction, improving processes, supporting project delivery, managing resources and ensuring the department can meet current and future business needs.

This position would suit someone from a strong automation or controls background who has moved into senior leadership and is comfortable managing people, technical standards, budgets, customers and project priorities.

Candidate Experience Required

Key Responsibilities

Please Apply below and we look forward to speaking with you

Apply Now