Maintenance Technician

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Avonmouth | £43,000 + Shift Premiums + Call-Out Payments

Join a Brand-New Distribution Facility

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Maintenance Technician to join the engineering team within a newly established distribution centre in Avonmouth.

This is a rare opportunity to work within a modern facility from day one, helping to establish maintenance standards, support site operations and contribute to the long-term success of a growing operation.

Working within a professional engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of site infrastructure, building services and operational equipment, ensuring maximum reliability, compliance and performance.

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.

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Avonmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English