Project Coordinator
Location: Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | £35k - £40k, depending on experience
OAL are looking for an organised and motivated Project Coordinator to join our team in Peterborough.
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in keeping our projects running smoothly. This is a hands-on coordination role where you will plan and track activities, manage schedules, liaise with customers and suppliers, and keep everyone informed and aligned. You will help ensure projects stay on time, on budget, and deliver a great experience for our customers - all while living OAL’s values every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Prepare and share project documents such as programmes, drawings, and safety information.
Plan resources and logistics for installation, commissioning, and training.
Track progress and update milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
Keep communication clear between customers, engineers, and suppliers.
Support safe and efficient work across all project activities.
Act as the customer contact for planning and site delivery, helping ensure satisfaction and SAT sign-off.
Monitor project costs and help the team deliver within budget.
Work with the Support team to ensure a smooth transition from project to aftercare.
Help manage small works and spares following agreed pricing and process.
Always follow OAL and customer safety standards.
What We’re Looking For
Experience coordinating or supporting technical or engineering projects.
Ideally, experience in food manufacturing or automation environments.
Understanding of project management tools — timelines, budgets, risk assessments.
Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to juggle priorities.
Technical awareness - mechanical, electrical, or controls knowledge is an advantage.
Familiarity with installation, commissioning, or control systems.
Customer-focused attitude and willingness to collaborate.
Understanding of safe working practices (RAMS).
Project management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar) or working towards - OAL will support your development.
Development Support
We are happy to support and fund your professional development.
Why Join OAL?
At OAL, we are driven by innovation and teamwork. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact. We encourage professional growth and continuous improvement - both in our systems and in our people.
About OAL
OAL helps food manufacturers automate. Based in Peterborough, we’re an innovative family business providing automation and system integration services to the food industry. We are recognised as a market leader in digital transformation, label and date code verification, and robotic powder weighing.
As a growing SME, we offer great opportunities within a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you’re a creative, organised marketer who’s ready to take ownership and make an impact, apply today — we’d love to hear from you.
Trainee Support Engineer
Location: Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | £25k - £27k, depending on experience
OAL are looking for a proactive Support Engineer to join our team in Peterborough.
Reporting to the Support Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting customers and helping them get the very best from our automation and digital systems.
At OAL, we’re transforming UK food manufacturing through innovative technology. You’ll be part of a growing, collaborative team where problem-solving, customer care, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing remote fault-finding support for OAL systems, including PLC hardware and software, Autocoding hardware including PCs, scanners, printers and Factory Systems software.
Logging and tracking all support calls through our internal ticketing system.
Supporting field engineers with live troubleshooting during site visits.
Escalating complex issues to second-line support when required.
Reviewing and maintaining support documentation and SOPs.
Identifying opportunities to improve service and following up with clear actions.
Managing “Spares & Repairs” projects from start to finish.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with a practical, problem-solving mindset and a genuine interest in technology and automation.
Essential:
Basic understanding of IT systems, hardware and software.
Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
Logical and analytical approach to troubleshooting.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
·Ability to document incidents, resolutions and processes clearly.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
Knowledge of network fundamentals (IP, VPNs, Firewalls, NAT).
Ability to navigate and understand SQL databases.
Full UK driving licence.
Why Join OAL?
At OAL, we’re driven by innovation and teamwork. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact. We encourage professional growth and continuous improvement - both in our systems and in our people.
About OAL
OAL helps food manufacturers automate. Based in Peterborough, we’re an innovative family business providing automation and system integration services to the food industry. We are recognised as a market leader in digital transformation, label and date code verification, and robotic powder weighing.
As a growing SME, we offer great opportunities within a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you are a hands-on problem solver with a passion for technology and great customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Please fill in the form below to apply
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator at OAL
📍 Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN | Up to £42k (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent
We’re looking for a proactive Marketing Coordinator to join our team at OAL. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the marketing activity that helps us grow our automation and robotics solutions across the UK food industry.
At OAL, we recruit on attitude first. We're looking for people who are positive, customer-focused and team-oriented — the skills we can help you develop, but the mindset you bring is what makes the difference.
✨The role
This is a delivery-focused role where you’ll take ownership of turning our marketing strategy into action. From running campaigns and updating the website to coordinating freelancers and tracking performance, you’ll help us communicate clearly with clients and prospects, while living our values every day.
📌 What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering marketing campaigns with direction from the MD and CD
Coordinating content creation with freelancers and suppliers
Drafting and scheduling posts across LinkedIn and email newsletters
Maintaining HubSpot CRM lists and building campaign sends
Repurposing content across multiple formats (case studies, blogs, social, email, website)
Tracking KPIs such as engagement, leads, website traffic, and signups
Supporting events, PR, awards, and customer communications
🙌What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is:
Positive – brings energy to the team and focuses on solutions, not problems
Committed to customers – takes ownership to help clients succeed
A team player – works as part of the team, not just alongside it
Experience matters, but it isn’t everything. We’re most interested in your mindset, values, and drive. If you can show us you’re proactive, organised, and willing to learn, you’ll fit right in.
That said, experience in the following will help you hit the ground running:
2–4 years in a marketing role (B2B preferred)
Confident writing, proofreading, and creating content across multiple formats
Familiar with HubSpot, LinkedIn, Canva, Microsoft Office, and web CMS tools
Comfortable with reporting on KPIs and using data to inform decisions
🎓Development support: We’ll fully support and pay for you to complete professional marketing qualifications (e.g. CIM, HubSpot Academy) to help you progress your career and grow with us.
🌟Why join us?
At OAL, you’ll be part of a team transforming UK food manufacturing through automation and robotics. We’re a growing business where your work makes a real impact, and where values matter as much as skills.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
👉Please fill in the form below to apply
Install & Workshop Engineer
Install & Workshop Engineer at OAL
📍 Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN | Up to £36k (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent
About the role
OAL is looking for a hands-on and motivated individual to join our engineering team as an Installation & Workshop Engineer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone fresh out of college with a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification, who is keen to build a career in automation, control systems and food manufacturing technology.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, building, wiring, and testing machinery in our workshop, and supporting on-site installations at food factories across the UK.
We’ll provide full support through mentoring, training, and real project experience.
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
Build, wiring and testing of electrical panels and machinery
Supporting on-site installations of automation and control systems
Working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and checklists
Learning how to troubleshoot and fault-find basic issues on electrical and mechanical systems
Following safe working practices (LOTO, permits, PPE, etc.)
👀 What the job actually looks like
Here’s what you can expect when you join:
Panel Building Wiring and assembling control panels in our dedicated workshop
Site Installations Travelling to food factories to install scanners, sensors, and automation systems
Mechanical Assembly Mounting brackets, trays, or cabling as part of project builds
Real Environments Working on live production sites – safety, teamwork, and hygiene are key
📚 What We’re Looking For
A completed Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
Practical, hands-on mindset – enjoys building, wiring, fixing, or assembling things
Willing to travel to customer sites and stay away when required (with team)
Reliable, well-organised and a team player
Keen to learn new skills in automation, PLCs and electrical systems
🛑 What this role is not
This isn’t an office-based design or purely theoretical role
It’s not for someone looking to jump straight into software/PLC programming
It’s not right if you prefer paperwork or computers to tools
🚀 What You’ll Gain
Mentoring from experienced engineers and technical leads
Real-world experience working on cutting-edge automation systems
Opportunity to grow into roles in controls, project engineering, or site installations
A structured development path via sponsored apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or ECS Gold Card (if applicable)
About OAL:
OAL helps food manufacturers automate. An innovative family business, based in Peterborough, the company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing.
We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.
Please fill in the form below to apply
Applications Engineer – Vision Systems
Application Engineer at OAL
📍 Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN (Primary location - customers sites) | Up to £Competive (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent
About the role
We’re looking for a practical, technically strong Application Engineer to help deploy the next generation of AI vision systems into UK food factories. You’ll work on high-speed production lines, implementing real-time image analysis solutions that detect, count, and verify products, replacing manual quality checks with powerful machine learning.
This is a hands-on role focused on applying AI to solve real production problems. You’ll help OAL deploy cutting-edge vision, contributing to some of the most innovative projects in the UK food industry.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Vision-Driven Innovation: Help deploy leading-edge vision solutions that improve food safety, quality, and traceability.
Autonomy with Support: Take ownership of your projects while collaborating with expert engineering teams.
Real Impact: This is not a lab job. Your systems will directly improve efficiency, reduce waste and solve complex food manufacturing challenges.
Your Role Will Involve
Designing and implementing machine vision inspection systems.
Running trials and developing proof-of-concepts to validate AI models for real-world conditions.
Programming and configuring PLCs and SCADA systems.
Installing, commissioning, and supporting automated solutions on customer sites across the UK.
Creating and maintaining clear documentation, including functional design specs and support manuals.
Acting as the technical liaison with customers during deployment and troubleshooting.
Supporting the wider automation team in delivering complete project solutions.
Conducting trials and feasibility studies for customer-specific vision requirements.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
UK-wide travel.
Flexible Working: Find the balance with our flexible work arrangements.
Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
Company vehicle.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.
Peace of Mind: Feel secure with our death in service benefit.
Continuous Learning: We’ll cover your professional fees, supporting your career development.
Smart Health: Access a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services anytime.
What We’re Looking For
Experience deploying machine vision or image analysis systems in an industrial or research setting.
Comfortable working with AI/ML platforms or deep learning vision tools
Hands-on engineering experience with automation or robotics systems.
Able to work on site, troubleshoot systems hands-on, and communicate clearly with operators and engineers.
Has over 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Full UK driving licence and happy to travel UK-wide (50%+ field-based).
About OAL
OAL helps food manufacturers automate. An innovative family business, based in Peterborough, the company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing. We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.
Please fill in the form below to apply.
I Want to Work at OAL
📍 Peterborough | Full-time or Part-time | £Competitive
About the role
We’re always looking for brilliant people to join our team, even if the right role isn’t listed right now.
If you’re excited about the future of food manufacturing and think you can bring something special to OAL, we want to hear from you.
Whether your background is in automation, robotics, systems engineering, software development, operations, or something else entirely, we’re open to conversations with people who share our values and ambition.
About OAL
OAL helps food manufacturers automate.
We’re an innovative, family-run business based in Peterborough, delivering automation and system integration projects to the UK’s leading food and beverage manufacturers. As a market leader in digital transformation, packaging verification, vision and robotics, we’re helping the industry tackle critical problems with smart, practical solutions.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a fast-paced, supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.
What We Value
We're proud of our culture and look for people who live our values:
Positive – You bring energy and optimism to every interaction
Honest, Open & Respectful – You build trust by being transparent, respectful and supportive
Committed to Customers – You take ownership and go the extra mile to help our customers succeed
Team Player – You collaborate closely and lift others around you
Communication – You communicate clearly, directly and early to avoid surprises
Professional – You hold yourself to high standards and take pride in your work
If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.
What You Can Expect
We offer:
A welcoming and flexible work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for personal growth and career progression
A chance to work on cutting-edge automation and digital projects with real-world impact
Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.
Peace of Mind: Feel secure with our death in service benefit.
Continuous Learning: We’ll cover your professional fees, supporting your career development.
Smart Health: Access a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services anytime.
Upload your CV with a short note about why you’d like to work at OAL and where you think you’d add value. We’ll review every application and be in touch if there’s a potential fit – now or in the future.
Project Engineer
Project Engineer at OAL
📍 Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN (Primary location - customers sites) | Up to £60k (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Project Engineer to join our team at OAL. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering cutting-edge automation and robotic systems to our customers. You’ll be responsible for the successful installation, commissioning, and testing of deployed systems, while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to high safety and quality standards.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Innovative Projects: Work on groundbreaking projects like our Carbon Trust net-zero initiative using robots to make food.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a workplace that’s all about teamwork, fun, and making an impact.
Professional Growth: Stay ahead of technology trends with on-the-job training and professional development opportunities.
Your Role Will Involve
Carry out engineering works to install, commission, and test deployed automation and robotic systems.
Manage your own activities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring colleagues adhere to safe working practices and company standards.
Act as the primary on-site liaison with the customer during installation, commissioning, and testing phases, ensuring the system meets expectations.
Providing training to customers on applications and systems.
Production and maintenance of documentation, for use by the customer and OAL.
Responsible for fault reporting and implementation and testing of design modifications.
Providing support to the customer, the team, and other teams within OAL.
To work within agreed budgets/costs.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
UK-wide travel.
Flexible Working: Find the balance with our flexible work arrangements.
Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
Company vehicle.
Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.
Peace of Mind: Feel secure with our death in service benefit.
Continuous Learning: We’ll cover your professional fees, supporting your career development.
Smart Health: Access a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services anytime.
What We’re Looking For
Hands-on engineering experience with automation or robotics systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective on-site customer interaction.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement.
Has over 5 years in a similar role.
A full UK driving licence.
Happy to travel and spend time at food manufacturing sites across the UK, more than 50%.
About OAL
OAL helps food manufacturers automate. An innovative family business, based in Peterborough, the company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing. We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.