General information
Location: United Kingdom, Smethwick (Birmingham)
Join a Global Leader in Motion Control – and Help Shape the Future of Industrial Automation
LINAK is a world leader in electric actuator systems, powering innovation across industries from agriculture to robotics. Our TECHLINE division is growing rapidly and is forecasted to become the largest business unit globally. We’re looking for a driven, technically curious External Sales Engineer to help us accelerate that growth in the Southern UK region.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive Growth: Identify and develop new business opportunities across industrial sectors including automation, material handling, construction, and more.
- Build Relationships: Be the face of LINAK for customers—understand their needs, guide them through technical solutions, and build long-term partnerships.
- Solve Problems: Work with advanced platforms to help customers integrate LINAK solutions into their systems.
- Collaborate Globally: Work closely with our UK and Denmark teams to deliver exceptional service and support.
- Plan & Execute: Manage your own schedule, generate quotes, attend monthly strategy meetings, and report on progress.
Who You Are
- Experience in the hydraulics and pneumatics field would be advantageous.
- A self-starter with a hunger to learn, grow, and make an impact.
- Technically minded—comfortable discussing automation platforms and control systems.
- Experienced in technical sales (2+ years) with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
- Relevant qualifications in engineering, electronics, or a related field.
- A confident communicator who thrives in customer-facing roles.
- Organised, proactive, and ready to take ownership of your region.
Why Join LINAK UK?
- Be part of a fast-growing division with global visibility and career progression opportunities.
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a company that invests in innovation.
- Enjoy a supportive culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive package including:
- Company car
- Bonus scheme
- Private health insurance
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday (plus Statutory holidays)
About LINAK
LINAK employs over 2,450 people across 35 countries. LINAK UK Ltd is the UK and Ireland subsidiary, with 25 employees and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. This includes holding a valid visa or work permit where applicable.
Ready to Apply? If you’re excited by the idea of helping customers solve real-world problems with smart actuator solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit LINAK CAREER page to get further information about job
opportunities or learn more about our products on the ACTUATOR ACADEMY platform.
LINAK provides innovative actuation solutions that improve people’s quality of life
and working environment. We are globally recognised for high quality, technically
advanced and innovative products.
LINAK has more than 2,400 dedicated employees and LINAK is represented in countries
all over the world through distributors and subsidiaries. We have production sites
in Denmark, the USA, China, Slovakia and Thailand - and we are continuously expanding our
markets.
The results LINAK has achieved through the years are based on a set of values, which
define what we stand for. We place great emphasis on our values and every second
year we measure how well we live up to them.
The LINAK Group is divided into 4 segments organised as individual business units:
MEDLINE & CARELINE, DESKLINE, TECHLINE and HOMELINE.
