Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Technical Recruitment Solutions
Established in May 2001, Automation Experts has built a reputation as a trusted partner in technical recruitment for the UK's drives, controls, and automation sectors. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates. We collaborate with leading machinery manufacturers, technical solution providers, and high-volume manufacturers to deliver tailored recruitment strategies. With specialist consultants drawn from engineering and recruitment backgrounds, we prioritise long-term partnerships over transactional interactions.Our membership in professional bodies like PPMA, IMC, and REC underscores our industry credibility. We focus on strategic placements across disciplines including automation engineering, control systems, and SCADA integration. Our approach combines professionalism with a personal touch, ensuring candidates find roles aligned with their expertise while helping businesses secure talent that fits their culture. Over two decades, we've refined our processes to streamline recruitment challenges in this dynamic sector.
Services
Control Systems Engineering
Commissioning Graduates
Electrical Design
SCADA/MES/IoT
Mechanical Design
Project Engineering
Senior Management
Software Development
Maintenance Services
Technical Sales
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialist recruitment expertise in automation engineering
- Dedicated consultants with engineering and technical recruitment backgrounds
- Tailored solutions for permanent, contract, and project-based hiring needs
- Exclusive access to pre-market job opportunities in engineering sectors
- Comprehensive candidate support including interview preparation and CV optimisation
Associations and certifications
- PPMA
- IMC
- REC
What people say
Very friendly and professional
Proactive, conscientious, polite team
Best candidates that fit business
Excellent industry knowledge
Higher success rate
Services
Technical Recruitment
We specialise in placing qualified professionals across automation engineering disciplines. Our consultants match candidates with roles in control systems, SCADA integration, and industrial automation. With deep sector knowledge, we connect manufacturers with engineers possessing expertise in PLC programming, DCS systems, and robotics implementation. Our service reduces hiring timeframes while ensuring cultural and technical fit for both parties.
Candidate Support
We provide comprehensive career development resources for technical professionals. This includes CV optimisation, interview preparation, and market insights. Candidates gain early access to exclusive job opportunities across the UK's engineering sectors. Our consultants offer tailored guidance on skill development and career progression pathways within automation and controls industries.
Client Solutions
Our client-focused recruitment solutions address specific engineering workforce requirements. Services include retained search for senior roles, managed projects for bulk hiring, and contractor placement for temporary needs. We offer dedicated account management and customised talent acquisition strategies to support business growth in the automation sector.
Project Management
We source project management talent for complex automation initiatives. Our candidates combine technical expertise with leadership skills in Agile and Scrum methodologies. We place professionals capable of managing cross-functional teams across MEICA systems, factory automation, and systems integration projects in regulated industries.
Graduate Recruitment
Our graduate placement programme connects emerging engineers with career-starting roles in automation. We work with both educational institutions and employers to bridge the skills gap in technical fields. Our service includes candidate assessment, training needs analysis, and cultural fit evaluation for early-career engineering positions.
People
Sharon Hill
Founder & Managing Director
Sharon established Automation Experts in 2001 with a vision to transform technical recruitment in the automation sector. Her engineering background and industry connections have shaped the agency's client-focused approach. She oversees strategic direction while maintaining key client relationships.
Sarah Clarke
Recruitment Manager
Sarah leads the recruitment team with over 15 years' experience in technical staffing. She specialises in matching engineering professionals with roles requiring niche automation expertise. Her sector knowledge spans pharmaceutical, nuclear, and automotive industries.
John Anderson
Recruiter
John focuses on graduate and junior engineer placements. He works closely with educational institutions to identify emerging talent in automation engineering. His expertise covers apprenticeship programmes and early-career development pathways.
Mitch Jenderko
Recruiter
Mitch specialises in senior automation roles, particularly in control systems and SCADA integration. He has placed engineers in critical infrastructure projects across energy and utilities sectors. His industry network includes leading machinery manufacturers.
Questions
What technical recruitment services do you offer?
We provide specialist recruitment for automation, controls, and engineering roles including permanent placements, contract work, and project-based hiring across multiple industries.
How do you match candidates with engineering roles?
Our consultants assess technical skills, industry experience, and cultural fit through detailed evaluations and interviews to ensure optimal placement success.
Can you help with urgent engineering recruitment needs?
Yes, our contingent recruitment service delivers qualified candidates for immediate hiring requirements while maintaining rigorous selection standards.
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on automation roles within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, nuclear, automotive, aerospace, and food & beverage sectors.
Do you offer support for graduate engineers?
Yes, we provide career guidance and job placement services for graduate mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers.
How can clients access your services?
Clients can register vacancies through our website or contact our Shifnal office directly to discuss recruitment requirements with a consultant.
Reviews (7)
Liam Whitby
Oct 27, 2021
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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.
Mike Briggs
Oct 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Found all were very friendly but very professional, could not give them enough stars!
Found all were very friendly but very professional, could not give them enough stars!
Todor Dzhambazov
Dec 26, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
It's been a pleasure working with them, especially Michal who is one of the most professional and honest recruiters I know. He never tried to just place me into a new job but find me something that I will like and appreciate. Thank you!
It's been a pleasure working with them, especially Michal who is one of the most professional and honest recruiters I know. He never tried to just place me into a new job but find me something that I will like and appreciate. Thank you!
Chris Hale
Oct 25, 2019
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Excellent quality of service from Sharron. From my CV, she understood the type of role for which I am qualified, and found me a great job straight off the bat! I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I will certainly hold on to her contact details. Well done Sharron, and many thanks.
Cyprian Granosik Gu Coder
Oct 10, 2019
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Had a chance to work with Michal and Sharon while looking for new job. They were extremely helpful and professional, moreover found role that suited my requirements and qualifications. And they've both done absolutely great job ! Can highly recommend this Recruitment Agency - you're not just another "Resume" in their database, !
Anwesha Mitra
Sep 19, 2019
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I found Michal and Sharon very helpful and approachable. I came recently to UK after leaving my job in India. With help from Automation Experts, I got job in UK and that too in my specialized area. Michal has not only helped me to find a new job, but also helped to find the job as per my preference and choice. I would always recommend my job seeker friends to work with Michal. Thank you so much Automation Experts for your cooperation.
Sam
Aug 20, 2019
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Automation Expert indeed one of the best engineering supporter which can you provide the best and excellent services to customers by fast and reliable engineers who can bring the best ideas to get the job done.
