Job Description

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Automation Engineering Technician to join our Operations team based at our fulfilment centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, supporting the maintenance and performance of our new, cutting-edge warehouse automation systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of robotic technology, conveyor systems, and boxing machines, helping us deliver on our ambitious growth plans.

This role will be based at our Avonmouth site, working Monday to Friday from 1pm to 10pm, in line with operational shifts.

Key Accountabilities

Carry out planned maintenance and inspections in accordance with company policies and manufacturer guidelines. Respond to and resolve reactive faults, identifying root causes and supporting preventative measures. Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with company and regulatory requirements. Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with Health & Safety procedures. Collaborate with the wider automation team to provide cover and support across operational shifts. Support general maintenance tasks when required, balancing priorities effectively. Continuously develop skills and knowledge through on-the-job learning.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

Academic qualifications relevant to engineering. Working towards an electrical and/or mechanical engineering qualification. Experience in warehouse automation is desirable. Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills (desirable). Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. A team player with strong communication skills and a drive for results. Positive, proactive, and safety-conscious approach to work.

About Us



Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

Here at Nisbets, we aim high and we dream big. From a one-man operation in 1983, to the UK's market leader today - it's always been our determination to hit whatever goal we set ourselves, no matter how big. And we've done it time and time again.

We're looking for experts. Passionate, forward thinkers who obsess about our customers as much as we do. We need strivers, trailblazers and problem solvers who are as determined to grow, develop and succeed as we are.

We're determined to take the next step. But we need your help to do it. It's all about you.

If you're looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued; Where you'll test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.

You'll be pushing the boundaries with us, day in day out. You'll work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. You'll collaborate with a wide range of other experts around the business, bringing big ideas to life, and play a leading role in taking our journey to the next level.

We are a business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin-star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel. If you join our team you'll be working in a family-owned business that isn't afraid to let you grow. That understands the value of innovation. And that puts our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to being a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.

Ready to take the next step with us? Apply today.