About LEC Robotics
LEC Robotics is the UK distributor of Keenon service robots (cleaning, delivery, and food & beverage robotics) and XBOT autonomous coffee and ice cream robots, operating live deployments across hospitality, retail, and events venues in London and beyond.
The Role
We're looking for a hands-on Robotics Deployment Engineer Intern to support our live robot deployments operating across our London sites. You'll be the eyes and hands on the ground, deploying robots to new sites, monitoring performance, spotting and resolving faults, and making sure deployments run smoothly day to day.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy robots to new sites across London and beyond, including transport, setup, and installation
- Drive between deployment sites, transporting robots and equipment as needed
- Monitor deployed robots (XBOT, Keenon units) on-site to ensure they are operating correctly throughout the day
- Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate technical faults or malfunctions
- Perform basic maintenance, resets, and day-to-day operational checks
- Liaise with venue staff and the LEC Robotics team on deployment status
- Report issues, downtime, and performance notes back to the operations team
- Support setup, breakdown, and stock/consumable checks where required
What We're Looking For
- Full UK driving licence, comfortable driving between deployment sites
- Comfortable and willing to travel independently to sites across London daily
- Interest in robotics, engineering, or mechatronics (student or recent graduate welcome)
- Practical, hands-on problem-solver, comfortable working independently on-site
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit
- Good communication skills for reporting issues clearly and promptly
- Mandarin speaker is a plus, not essential
- Available to start immediately
What We Offer
- £2,500/month
- Real-world experience with live commercial robotics deployments
- Potential to extend into a long-term contract based on performance
- Direct exposure to LEC Robotics' operations and engineering team