Automation Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; Bristol; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician to join an automation team in Bristol. The role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems through preventative and reactive maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and experience in maintaining automated systems. This position offers a competitive salary of £53,195 plus allowances, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

Weekend premiums

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Flexible approach to working hours and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose faults and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize automation outputs.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification (NVQ/ONC) 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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