The Specialist Recruiter for Industrial Automation & AI
We place engineers who build, program, and optimise the systems that power modern industry — from PLC and SCADA to Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
Backed by Wartens, Award-Winning Innovation
OSCABE is part of the Wartens group, recognised nationally for excellence in technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
UK Startup Awards, National Winner
UK Startup Awards, Midlands Winner
Great British Entrepreneur Award
Business Awards Finalist
Atal Award
Radio Lemon Award
Our Specialisms
Deep expertise across both industrial automation and artificial intelligence.
Industrial Automation
- PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi)
- SCADA & HMI (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, AVEVA)
- Robotics (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots)
- Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I, DCS, Safety PLC, SIL)
- Commissioning & Field Service
- Panel Design & Electrical Engineering
AI & Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning Engineering
- Computer Vision & Image Processing
- Data Science & Analytics
- AI/ML for Manufacturing (Predictive Maintenance, Quality Control)
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) & Edge Computing
- Digital Twin & Simulation
- Autonomous Systems & Robotics AI
- Natural Language Processing
Roles We Place
From PLC programmers to AI research scientists, we recruit across the full spectrum of automation and intelligent systems.
Why Companies Choose OSCABE
Chartered Engineer-led technical screening
72-hour shortlists, guaranteed
6,000+ pre-screened automation & AI engineers
No upfront recruitment fees
13+ years deep automation & AI expertise
OSCABE vs Traditional Recruitment Agencies
Traditional Agencies
- ✕High retainers and upfront fees
- ✕Slow delivery timelines (weeks, not days)
- ✕CV forwarding without technical validation
- ✕No understanding of PLC, SCADA, or AI tech stacks
- ✕Limited accountability on candidate quality
OSCABE
- No upfront cost — pay on results
- Shortlist in 72 hours, guaranteed
- Chartered Engineer-verified candidates
- Deep expertise in automation AND AI domains
- 6,000+ pre-screened engineers in our talent pool
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and fast.
Understand Your Requirement
We learn your role, tech stack, team, and timeline — whether it is PLC, SCADA, ML, or AI.
Source & Pre-Screen
We search our 6,000+ talent pool and technically verify candidates before you see them.
Deliver Shortlist in 72 Hours
You receive a curated shortlist of Chartered Engineer-verified, ready-to-interview candidates.
Support Through Hiring
We manage interviews, offers, and onboarding support to get your engineer started.
Platforms & Technologies We Cover
Automation Platforms
AI / ML Technologies
Automation & AI Hiring
Challenge
Manufacturing client needed 3 PLC programmers and 1 ML engineer for a predictive maintenance project, with a 2-week deadline.
Solution
- Chartered Engineer-led screening
- AI-matched candidate sourcing
- Shortlist delivered in 48 hours
Result
4 positions
Filled within 10 days
40%
Reduction in hiring time
What Our Clients Say
“OSCABE understood our Siemens TIA Portal requirements instantly. No hand-holding needed. The shortlist was technically spot-on.”
Meredith Decker
Engineering Director, Manufacturing
“We needed an ML engineer who also understood industrial data pipelines. OSCABE found us the perfect candidate in 3 days.”
Ezekiel Palmer
Head of AI, Industry 4.0 Firm
“Finally, a recruiter who knows the difference between a PLC and a PID loop. The candidates were pre-screened to a level I have never seen.”
Tiffany Cameron
Controls Manager, Pharma
“No upfront fees, 48-hour turnaround, and candidates who could actually discuss Allen-Bradley architecture. Exceptional service.”
Adam Lamp
CTO, Automation Integrator
Remote Engineers from £22,000/year
Pre-screened Indian automation and AI engineers working remotely for your UK team. Same Chartered Engineer verification, 50-65% lower cost.
PLC Engineer
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ML Engineer
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SCADA Engineer
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