Automation Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; Filton; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency seeks an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician in Filton. This role involves preventive maintenance of automated systems, where you will enhance reliability and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in engineering and strong diagnostic skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, with a total earning potential of over £58,000 per annum including night shift allowances.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Night shift allowance

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes to minimise downtime.
• Carry out continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Support Engineering Managers, Team Leaders and Coaches through maintenance reports and data entry.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimise automation outputs and performance.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

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 Engineer to join our client's 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

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes to minimise downtime.
• Carry out continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Support Engineering Managers, Team Leaders and Coaches through maintenance reports, fault logs and data entry.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimise automation outputs and performance.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• 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.

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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