Automation Engineer

  • BD Group
  • Dagenham, Essex
  • Jul 25, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

As part of our digital transformation strategy, we're seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our growing IT team to help revolutionise our technological capabilities across our Facilities Management group.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work as a key member of our digital transformation team which includes: Service Architecture, Business consulting, operational, and systems architects.
  • Design and implement automated workflows using appropriate tools (such as (url removed) or Power Automate)
  • Integrate applications across our diverse service portfolio
  • Co-develop automation solutions for housing maintenance, school services, and operational processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities
  • Support our AI and digital transformation initiatives
  • Develop robust, scalable automation architectures
  • Implement efficient automated solutions to streamlined operations.
  • Engage with and train staff on automation systems and procedures.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in automation.
  • Maintain, review, and update automation equipment and systems.

Requirements:
  • Expert-level experience with (url removed) or Power Automate
  • Proven track record of implementing complex workflow automations
  • Strong understanding of API integrations
  • Experience in public sector or facilities management preferred
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Technical Skills:
  • Advanced workflow design
  • API integration
  • Data transformation
  • Process optimisation
  • System integration

Working arrangements:

Location: Dagenham
Office based (with some flexibility for hybrid working)
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 DOE

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:
  • Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Paid Holidays
  • Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable
  • Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Great offices & local amenities including our on-site Caf (with discounts via our app)
  • Access to independent mortgage advisory service
  • Free parking at our head office - The Cube
  • Free on-site parking
  • Career development and training
  • A great team!
Why Join BD Group?
  • Innovative technology environment
  • Meaningful social impact
  • Opportunity to transform public services
  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional development
  • Cutting-edge digital transformation projects
About us:

BD Group is a dynamic Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) subsidiary of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide critical infrastructure services including:
  • Repair and maintenance for 18,000 social houses
  • Capital works programmes
  • Cleaning and catering for 42 schools
  • 24/7 emergency repair services
  • Facilities management
  • Environmental services
Our mission combines private sector efficiency with a genuine public service ethos, reinvesting all profits back into our community.

To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form.

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