Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Avonmouth

Permanent

£43,000 per annum

Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts: 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm

Bridgestaff Group are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join a large and modern distribution operation in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified maintenance professional to play a key role in ensuring site infrastructure, engineering assets, and operational equipment are maintained to the highest standards.

This position would suit an experienced electrician or HVAC professional with a strong maintenance background gained within warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

The Role

Reporting into the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring site assets remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. You will work closely with internal teams and external contractors, supporting maintenance projects and driving high standards of safety and performance across the site.

As the operation runs 24/7, participation in a call-out rota is required. Successful candidates must be available by phone and able to attend site within one hour should critical incidents arise.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3.25 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across site.
• Support the delivery of the maintenance strategy and business plan.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in line with SFG20 standards and company procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and compliance checks on equipment and facilities.
• Assist with auditing internal and contractor works to ensure compliance and safety standards are maintained.
• Support budget control through effective use of resources and supplier management.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, remedial actions, and work orders using CAFM systems.
• Support maintenance projects and site improvement initiatives.
• Contribute towards energy efficiency and sustainability objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Previous maintenance experience within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Time-served Electrician with relevant qualifications, or an equivalent HVAC qualification.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Health & Safety legislation
• Legionella and water hygiene regulations
• LOLER
• PUWER
• Fire Safety compliance
• Experience managing statutory inspections, audits, and compliance records.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and planned maintenance systems.
• Experience using CAFM systems or maintenance management software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience sourcing parts and managing supplier relationships.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience using Opuz or similar CAFM systems.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• SEMA qualification.
• IPAF licence.
• CSCS Card.

What's On Offer?

• Permanent full-time position
• Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern
• Additional premiums for evening and night working
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

If you are a qualified maintenance professional looking for a new challenge within a fast-paced distribution environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration