Automation & Metallics Engineer

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Broughton

Industry:

Engineering

Contact Name:

Jake Appleton

Contact Email:

Jake.Appleton@meritustalent.com

Contact Phone:

02921 673 746

Date Published:

27-Apr-2026

MERITUS are recruiting for an Automation & Metallics Engineer to join our client in the aerospace sector on an initial 12 months contract from their site in Broughton.

AUTOMATION & METALLICS ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £38.40 PER HOUR (25% UPLIFT FOR OVERTIME) - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHORE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: AEROSPACE

The deployment and support of automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.


● Assembly processes include drilling, fastening, cold-working and sealing.
● The scope of automated assembly machinery ranges from large Cartesian machines and industrial robots to lightweight solutions and collaborative robots (cobots).
● PUWER requirements for the safe introduction of new machinery

Core activities include:


● Defining new machinery
● Developing new automated assembly processes
● Project management
● Providing technical support to existing machinery

Skill Requirements


● Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering.
● Experience in the fields of automation and/or robotics.
● Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton. Knowledge of PUWER & REACH legislation.
● Project Management.
● Proficient digital and data analysis skills.
● Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise.
● Problem solving (including PPS).
● Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

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