Job Description

Job Title:

Electromechanical/ Automation Engineer

Location:

Sessions UK, United Kingdom

Salary:

30,000 - 45,000 per annum + benefits

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Reports To:

Technical Director

About the Role

Sessions UK is seeking an experienced and drive Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This key position has been created to support our continued growth, ensure vital knowledge transfer, and lead the development of innovative engineering solutions - particularly in the automation and standardisation of our label application machinery. You will play a pivotal role in sustaining and enhancing our operational capabilities by working alongside senior team members approaching retirement, mentoring junior engineers, and taking ownership of critical engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Transfer & Mentorship
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers nearing retirement to absorb and document legacy knowledge and processes
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers to strengthen the internal talent pipeline

Project Leadership
- Lead the design and projects for labelling machines, including integration of infeed/outfeed components
- Drive continuous improvement through process and product innovation aligned with government R&D incentives

Standardisation & Documentation
- Develop standard operational worksheets, engineering templates, and comprehensive parts lists to support efficient scale-up and reduce errors
- Aid with enhancement of CAD drawings

Workshop & Operational Support
- Act as second-line support to relieve workload from the Technical Director, ensuring complex issues are resolved efficiently
- Contribute to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer readiness reviews to enhance product delivery confidence

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the commercial and production teams to ensure technical requirements are aligned with customer expectations and sales objectives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

5+ years in mechanical design and industrial automation, with hands-on electromechanical project delivery.

Skills

Strong CAD proficiency, project management, process improvement, and problem-solving abilities.

Attributes

Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning and innovation.

Desirable

Familiarity with government R&D tax incentive schemes and knowledge of label application systems or packaging machinery.

Why Join Sessions UK?

Join a respected and growing UK-based engineering company Play a key role in future-proofing operations and shaping technical strategy Take ownership of high-impact projects that drive innovation and revenue Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you believe you're the right fit for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person