Brunel: Automation Engineer

Location: Bristol and Southwest
Package: £35000- £42000 DOE, company vehicle and excellent benefits

About Brunel

Brunel Fire & Security has over 30 years of experience in delivering tailored fire and security solutions across the UK. We specialise in designing and installing a comprehensive range of security systems for both commercial and industrial applications.

Our services include access control, CCTV systems, door entry systems, intruder alarms, perimeter security systems, security risk management, remote monitoring, testing and maintenance, and fire detection services. Each service is meticulously delivered to meet the specific security requirements of our clients and is supported by our NSI Gold Standard Alarm Receiving Centre.

Brunel is proudly part of Obsequio Group ; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Automation Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves carrying out maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, repairs and remedial works on a range of automated systems including gates, barriers, doors and shutters across a nationwide customer base.

This position would suit an engineer who is self‑driven, organised and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work. We are seeking someone with ambition, a positive attitude and a desire to develop their career while contributing to the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Breakdown attendance and fault diagnosis.
• Repair and remedial works on automated systems.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Ensuring systems operate safely and remain compliant with current standards.
• Accurate completion of service records and reports.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
• Experience working with automated gates, barriers, doors, shutters or similar automation systems.
• Strong electrical competency and fault‑finding ability.
• Good understanding of relevant safety standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Manufacturer training with leading automation providers.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Reliable and professional.
• Well organised with excellent time management skills.
• Customer focused and commercially aware.
• Ambitious, with aspirations to progress and take on further responsibility.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Full PPE
• On call standby rates
• 25 days holiday, with buy and sell schemes
• Genuine career growth opportunities
• Access to prestigious clients and high‑end systems
• Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and success

Brunel Fire and Security is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements.

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