Maintenance Engineer

RGB Recruitment · Bristol, Bristol

Maintenance Engineer at RGB Recruitment, based in Bristol, Bristol, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£50,000 per annum
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
14 Oct 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

About 6% above the going rate for maintenance engineer

Reference 140926

About the role

Site Maintenance EngineerSouth 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:

As the Site Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
  • 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 & 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 opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Reference: 140926 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 14 Oct 2026 · Listed via RGB Recruitment

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