Permanent

Site Maintenance Engineer

RGB Recruitment
Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9AQ
money-bag £40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 60817904

About the Role

Based in Avonmouth, this permanent Site Maintenance Engineer position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 alongside a comprehensive benefits package. The full-time role operates on a shift pattern that includes nights, requiring a hands-on approach to keep plant, facilities, and equipment running safely. Responsibilities cover planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and site improvements. You will respond swiftly to operational issues to minimise downtime. This role suits an experienced engineer seeking variety and accountability within a new facility. RGB Recruitment is managing this vacancy for an established organisation, seeking a practical professional to join their engineering function and uphold site reliability.

Site Maintenance Engineer – Facilities & Maintenance
Avonmouth
Up to £45,000 per annum + additional benefits
Full-time | Permanent | Shift Pattern – Including Nights
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 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 £45,000 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.
Apply today or contact Tanya Loosemore at RGB Recruitment for more information

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