Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Probus Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Terminal Maintenance Supervisor with an electrical bias to oversee site maintenance at a modern, automated terminal in Avonmouth. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and involves ensuring safe and compliant operations of all technical assets. This is a senior position ideal for engineers who prefer technical responsibilities over traditional people management. Additionally, the role provides benefits including pension and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance roles, particularly in automated environments.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and compliant operation of electrical and mechanical assets.
• Act as the technical maintenance authority on site.
• Oversee maintenance activities without direct line management.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Autonomy in work

Job description

Terminal Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Bias 60 / 40)

Location

Avonmouth, Bristol

Salary

Up to £55,000 DOE

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Life Assurance | Additional benefits

About the Site

Our client operates a modern bulk liquid terminal in Avonmouth, commissioned within the last 18 months and supporting critical UK infrastructure. The site is highly automated, safety‑critical, and operates within a tightly regulated industrial environment.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands‑on maintenance role for an electrically biased engineer who enjoys working autonomously and taking full responsibility for site maintenance activity.

There is no direct line management or people supervision in this role. Instead, it is ideally suited to an experienced and organised engineer who wants greater technical responsibility, ownership, and influence, without stepping into a traditional people‑management position.

The Role

You will act as the sites technical maintenance authority, responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective operation of all electrical and mechanical assets.

Key responsibilities include :