Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer

£50,000 + Excellent benefits package

Avonmouth

Continental Days Only (4days/4off) intially then moving to Continental Days & Nights (4Days/4off/4nights/4off)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near Avonmouth

Performance Objectives

• Reporting into the Senior Site Engineer and working in collaboration with the alongside the Site Engineering Manager and wider engineering team, you'll diagnose faults, complete repairs, support continuous improvement initiatives and help minimise downtime across the operation.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance across site facilities and engineering assets.
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Maintaining building services and site infrastructure to the highest standards.
• Carrying out inspections to ensure the site remains safe, compliant and operational.
• Acting as the site's Legionella Responsible Person, ensuring water systems meet statutory requirements.
• Supporting refrigeration systems and general building services maintenance.
• Completing engineering documentation accurately using maintenance management systems.
• Working safely in line with engineering procedures, legislation and company policies.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

Person Specification

• Experience within facilities engineering, industrial maintenance or building services.
• A practical, hands-on approach with excellent fault-finding skills.
• Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines, including:
• Plumbing
• Welding
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electrical systems
• A solid understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• The ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-moving operational environment.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and compliance.
• Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous.

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Closing Date: 10/10/2026
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