Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Widnes, Chs (with Salaries)

QA Automation Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
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Automation & Controls Engineer
Mercury Hampton Ltd —Chester
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- Programmable logic controllers
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Automation Engineer III
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Warrington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
AI Engineer
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Machine learning
- AI
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Associate Robotic Automation Engineer - UK
HighRes —Trafford
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Apprentice Workshop Engineer
Crown Lift Trucks Ltd —Warrington
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Systems Engineer (Mechanical & Automation)
Mirion —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mentoring
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Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
Engineering Solutions & Automation Ltd —Prescot
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Automation Engineer
Contec —Chester
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Electrical Design Engineer
Chemical Support Systems Ltd —Winsford
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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EC&I Engineer
March —Daresbury
- £0.01 a year
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical Engineering
- Employee assistance programme
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Apprentice Resident Engineer
Crown Lift Trucks Ltd —Daresbury
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Senior AI Automation Engineer
On the Beach —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- AI
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Integration & AI Automation Engineer
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- ERP systems
- Master's degree
- APIs
- Free parking
- Work from home
Packing and Automation Engineer
Blue Projects —Manchester
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
AI Engineer
Vix Technology & Kuba —Manchester
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Software development
- AI
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Operational Technology / Project Management Professionals (OT/SCADA PLC)
Sweco —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Operational Technology / Project Management Professionals (OT/SCADA PLC)
Sweco UK —Warrington
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Automation Engineer
Gamma —Manchester
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Network Engineer
Sectigo —Manchester
- £55,000 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
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QA Automation Engineer

The Granite Group -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £48,000 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

CI/CD
Mobile applications
CI/CD pipelines
Functional quality control testing
Mobile testing

Full job description

We are looking for a QA Engineer with a strong commitment to quality and a passion for building reliable, scalable solutions. In this role, you’ll support the day to day quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, contributing to the development and improvement of automation across both web and mobile platforms.

You will help shape and maintain the squad’s test automation approach, contribute to mobile automation practices, and work closely with senior team members to deliver high quality, timely updates across quote to buy journeys, mobile applications, and customer portal features.

Role: QA Automation Engineer
Salary: up to £48,000 depending on experience
Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What you will be doing:

Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) following established framework standards
Write reliable, maintainable automation scripts aligned with squad needs and wider QA guidelines
Identify automation opportunities for quote, buy, and portal journeys in collaboration with Senior QA
Execute automated tests within Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot failures
Contribute to API test automation for backend services and third-party integrations
Execute mobile automation using Maestro, following established best practices, based on squad needs.
Perform mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune
Test native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios.
Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing
Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood
Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes
Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers
Participate in process improvement, Udemy trainings, test case and automation code reviews.
Aim to become functional SME of the squad/Product group
Contribute to QA community practices, knowledge sharing, and documentation
Track and report quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage) with guidance from QA Lead/Tech Lead
Actively participate in sprint ceremonies, providing QA input on estimation and planning
Suggest process improvements within the squad

What we are looking for:

Experience of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web)
Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable
Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines
Abitlity to work within cross functional teams
Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing
Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics

Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

• A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
•️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
•️ Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme - Supporting those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
•‍• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

 Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

 We’re Here to Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

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