Automation Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Bristol; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to join their client's automation team in Bristol. The successful candidate will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated machinery and support continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Engineering and proven experience in maintaining mechanical systems. The role offers a competitive salary, night shift allowance, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Night shift allowance

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes to minimise downtime.
• Carry out continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (rotating early, late & night shifts)

Salary: 53,195 per annum + night shift allowance + weekend premiums
Total earning potential: Over 58,000 per annum

Location: Bristol

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineers to join our clients automation team at their state‑of‑the‑art mail centre.

You’ll help keep their cutting‑edge sorting and parcel processing systems running smoothly through planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major national organisation investing heavily in automation and innovation

Job Summary

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll ensure the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our automated systems through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance enhancing our mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems

Job Responsibilities

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Supporting Engineering Managers, Team Leaders, and Coaches through maintenance reports, fault logs, and data entry.
• Collaborating with operations teams to optimise automation outputs and performance.
• Taking ownership of Continuous Improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced multi-skilled engineer with:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ/ONC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours and occasional site travel (full UK driving licence required)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Night shift allowance and weekend premiums.
• 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth.
• Be part of one of the UK's most significant automation and engineering transformation projects.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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