Maintenance Engineer / PLC Engineer in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Maintenance Engineer - CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing)

Bristol Onsite

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment?

We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long-term, stable role where you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC)
• Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis
• Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation
• Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities
• Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation
• Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment

What You’ll Be Working On

• Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery
• Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems
• FANUC robotics and automation systems
• High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer
• Strong fault-finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems
• Experience with Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) or similar platforms
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
• Comfortable working independently in an onsite, customer-facing role

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience with FANUC robots
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing
• Exposure to automated fibre placement or tape laying systems

What’s in It for You

• Long-term, stable position with a leading technology environment
• Opportunity to work on high-end, specialist manufacturing equipment
• Structured onboarding and training (including international exposure)
• Clear path to becoming a site technical specialist

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, approx. 08:00–17:00
• Fully onsite role in Bristol

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