Automation Engineer

Nisbets; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisbets, a leading company in the industry, is hiring a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Avonmouth. This role entails carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency. You'll work primarily on electrical systems and be part of a team dedicated to high safety standards while having opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-related bonus

Company van for personal use

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Access to employee discounts and cashback

Subsidised canteen on site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably electrically biased.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Proactive Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS Systems

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Nisbets are currently looking for a motivated Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team in a Avonmouth. Reporting directly to the Automation Engineering Manager, you will be a key member in ensuring the site is kept running as well as PPM activities. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company. The equipment on site comprises of Conveyors, AMR robots and Carton Machinery.

Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 3pm till midnight. You will also be part of a rota covering out of hours call outs (approximately 1 in 4).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on machinery and equipment within the facility.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults, ensuring timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all work is completed to high safety standards in accordance with company regulations.
• Support the engineering team with proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and performance.
• Participate in an on-call rota and potential weekend cover shifts (OT).
• Work with operations teams to minimize impact on production and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out and maintain the integrity of plant equipment.
• Undertake risk assessments for tasks and ensure safe working practices are followed, in line with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, preferably electrically bias.
• Recognized qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, MS Elec, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and show a flexible attitude to covering weekends when required.
• Strong communication skills and a safety-first approach.
• Experience with CMMS systems, not essential.
• Competitive base salary with an annual performance related bonus.
• Company Van - Personal use as a taxable benefit.
• On call allowance
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off!
• The option to earn 4 additional days holiday or a cash bonus, based on your attendance.
• Heavily subsidised canteen on site serving a range of hot food and drinks
• Access to discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers via our platform called The Kitchen
• Huge discounts on our full range of products, with up to 60% off our own brand labels
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured offering 24/7 advice and guidance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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