Automation Maintenance Technician
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STARTING PAY£28,000 - £32,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Automation Maintenance Technician
Automation Maintenance Technicians are the unsung heroes of modern manufacturing, ensuring that automated systems run seamlessly and efficiently. Their expertise not only enhances productivity but also drives innovation in the UK’s industrial landscape, making them vital to the future of technology and engineering.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Automation TechnicianAs a Junior Automation Technician, you will assist in the maintenance and repair of automated systems, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of senior technicians.£28,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Automation TechnicianIn this role, you will take on more complex maintenance tasks, lead projects, and mentor junior staff, while continuing to develop your technical skills.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Automation TechnicianAs a Senior Technician, you will oversee maintenance operations, manage teams, and drive innovation in automation processes, playing a key role in strategic decision-making.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.