Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run commercial maintenance firm is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer in Bristol. The role involves plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work with opportunities for overtime and training. Ideal candidates have a background in these trades and a full UK driving licence. The job offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits including a work van for personal use and paid travel for occasional nationwide assignments.

Benefits

Work Van for personal use

Overtime pay

Training

Fuel Card

Door-to-door pay

Qualifications

• Background in plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based in or around Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Serve as field service across Bristol, Bath, and Swansea.
• Occasionally travel nationwide, with expenses covered.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

£40,000 - £45,000 + Work Van (Personal Use) + Overtime (£28.75/hr) + Tools + Fuel Card + door-to-door pay + Training

Bristol

Are you a Facilities Maintenance Engineer with a background in plumbing, electrical or carpentry, looking to work for a company that has long-term contracts, offers training, and has opportunities to significantly increase your income?

This company is a family‑run commercial maintenance and installation business, known for its high standards and blue‑chip clients. After winning a contract with one of the largest student accommodation providers in the UK, they are now seeking another engineer to manage the workload throughout Bristol, Bath and Swansea.

In this field‑based role, you'll be installing and maintaining systems in the plumbing, electrical and carpentry sectors. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload and have the backing of a reliable, experienced team. On the rare occasion, nationwide travel may be required (around once per month), with all travel time, meals and accommodation paid for.

This role is ideal for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer who wants to maximise earnings, drive a fully equipped van (with personal use), receive training, and enjoy consistent Monday‑Friday hours with paid overtime and travel.

The Role

• Plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Field Service across Bristol, Bath and Swansea
• Occasional nationwide travel (once per month, all expenses paid)
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 16:00
• 1 in 4 weeks on‑call rota (£100 a week when rotated)
• Regular overtime available at £28.75 per hour
• Realistic OTE of £60,000 with overtime

The Person

• Background in plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in or around Bristol

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.