Maintenance Engineer

This permanent Maintenance Engineer position in Bristol offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum plus benefits. Based at a new operational site in Avonmouth, the role involves shift work including nights. Responsibilities cover planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and improvement works across facilities, plant and equipment. The successful candidate will keep machinery running safely, efficiently and reliably, responding promptly to breakdowns. A hands-on background in site engineering is essential, alongside strong diagnostic abilities and a methodical approach to problem solving. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering function. Site Maintenance Engineer South Bristol Up to £50,000 per annum + additional benefits Full-time | Permanent | Shift Pattern - Including Nights

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on engineering role with variety, responsibility and a competitive package£

RGB Recruitment is working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Site Maintenance Engineer to join their new operational site in Avonmouth. This is a varied, hands-on engineering role where you'll be responsible for keeping the site, facilities, plant and equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably. Working as part of the site engineering function, you'll carry out a combination of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and improvement works, responding to issues quickly and effectively to minimise operational disruption.

Please note: candidates must be comfortable working a shift pattern which includes night shifts.

The Role

• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Maintaining facilities, plant and equipment to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operation.
• Conducting regular inspections and ensuring site facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Acting as the Legionella Responsible Person, ensuring water systems are appropriately managed in line with legislation and company procedures (training available).
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out effective fault finding, diagnosis and repairs.
• Working to agreed maintenance schedules and manufacturer guidelines.
• Using your technical knowledge to achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Supporting the maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Carrying out proactive repairs, general engineering and improvement works across the site.
• Working across a range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Accurately recording all maintenance activities and completed works.
• Ensuring all work is undertaken safely and in accordance with legal requirements, company policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the Site Engineering Manager and wider site operations team to maintain excellent engineering standards.

The Person

We're looking for a practical, multi-skilled Engineer who enjoys solving problems and working in a busy operational environment. You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience within a facilities engineering, multi skilled engineering or maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience across a range of engineering disciplines, including:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Refrigeration
  • Fire and Security Systems
  • Mechanical
• A strong understanding of general engineering principles.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when completing maintenance records and documentation.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering issues.
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• The flexibility and willingness to work a shift pattern that includes nights.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• A range of additional benefits
• Permanent position with a well-established organisation
• Varied and hands-on engineering role
• Opportunity to develop your technical experience across a broad range of systems and equipment

If you're an experienced Site Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge in Avonmouth, this could be an excellent opp