Maintenance Engineer / PLC Engineer

Maintenance Engineer : CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing) – Bristol Onsite – Permanent – Competitive Salary Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting:edge automated manufacturing equipment? We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long:term, stable role where youll play a key part in keeping complex, high:value machinery running at peak performance.

What Youll Be Doing Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC:controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC) Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer:facing environment What Youll Be Working On Advanced multi:axis CNC machinery Siemens Sinumerik and TIA Portal PLC systems FANUC robotics and automation systems High:precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing What Were Looking For Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer Strong fault:finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems Experience with Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) or similar platforms Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics Hands:on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience Comfortable working independently in an onsite, customer:facing role Nice to Have (Not Essential) Experience with FANUC robots Knowledge of advanced manufacturing Exposure to automated fibre placement or tape laying systems Whats in It for You Long:term, stable position with a leading technology environment Opportunity to work on high:end, specialist manufacturing equipment Structured onboarding and training (including international exposure) Clear path to becoming a site technical specialist Working Hours Monday to Friday, approx. 08:00:17:00 Fully onsite role in Bristol #J-18808-Ljbffr