Robotic Technician

GPW Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Robotics Technician to join a cutting-edge team in Bristol. You will ensure the smooth operation and optimisation of robotic systems, supporting high-quality dataset generation for machine learning. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Robotics or a related field, with hands-on experience in robotic systems and familiarity with data-collection workflows. This role offers a hybrid working policy and a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems or automated hardware setups.
• Familiarity with data-collection workflows for machine learning or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous uptime of robotic systems and AI data-collection platforms.
• Configure and calibrate robotic systems for data-collection runs.
• Manage dataset collection, verification, labeling, and storage.

Skills

Operating robotic systems

Data-collection workflows for machine learning

Programming in Python or C++

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

ROS (Robot Operating System)

Linux environments

Job description

Robotic Technician

Reference: R1HU1679

Location: Bristol

Salary Band: £40,000 - £50,000 Dependable on Experience.

Working Policy: Hybrid

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Robotics Technician to join a cutting-edge team focused on robotics research and development. In this role, you'll ensure the smooth operation, maintenance, and optimisation of a robotics fleet and AI data-collection systems. Your work will directly support high-quality dataset generation for machine learning and robotics experimentation.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience operating robotic systems or automated hardware setups.
• Familiarity with data-collection workflows for machine learning or robotics.
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and Linux environments.
• Basic programming skills in Python or C++ (preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous uptime of robotic systems and AI data‑collection platforms through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution.
• Configure and calibrate robotic systems for data‑collection runs, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Support data‑collection experiments alongside engineers and researchers.
• Manage dataset collection, verification, labelling, and organised storage for machine learning workflows.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status and system performance.
• Implement best practices for safety, efficiency, and standardisation.
• Schedule and prioritise resources to optimise experiment throughput.