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 youll play a key part in keeping complex, high:value machinery running at peak performance.
What Youll 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 Youll Be Working On
* Advanced multi:axis CNC machinery
* Siemens Sinumerik and TIA Portal PLC systems
* FANUC robotics and automation systems
* High:precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing
What Were 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
Whats 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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