Engineering Jobs

Automation Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment • Grangetown, Cardiff

Salary

£48k – £48k

Posted

6 August 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Reed Specialist Recruitment is hiring a Automation Engineer in Grangetown, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £48k – £48k. Reed Specialist Recruitment holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Automation Engineer Cardiff | £55,000 - £60,000 | Monday-Friday Reed Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturing site who recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to support and develop PLC, robotics, vision, and control systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll drive automation improvements, support capital projects, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Key Skills & Experience Allen Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs Si…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Reed Specialist Recruitment — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £48k – £48k
How this salary compares: in line with the £46,686 median across 1,366 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Grangetown, Cardiff · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Grangetown — browse them
Posted: 6 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.