Maintenance Engineer / PLC Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Bs346Fb, BS34 6FB, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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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