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 you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance.

What You’ll 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 You’ll Be Working On

Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery
Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems
FANUC robotics and automation systems
High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing
What We’re 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
What’s 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
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