Launch Site Maintenance Manager - Avonmouth

Lorien; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Lorien is hiring a Maintenance Manager for a brand-new Avonmouth site. You will lead the maintenance function as the site comes online, directing a team of engineers and tradespeople to ensure reliability, safety and compliance.

The role is permanent and located at a key logistics hub. You will work with senior stakeholders, drive best practices in maintenance governance, and contribute to a sustainable operation with strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution/logistics maintenance environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation incl. Legionella, LOLER, PUWER, Fire Safety.
• Experience managing audits, compliance programmes, and maintenance governance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the maintenance business plan across the site
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and service providers
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, customer service, and safety
• Ensure compliance, safety and assurance requirements are met to minimise risk
• Conduct compliance audits across maintenance activities and contractor works
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering technicians and tradespeople
• Support budget management, revenue expenditure control, and capital planning
• Oversee delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and remedial works

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance mgmt

H&S knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Compliance

Budgeting

Asset management

Education

Electrical qualification

HVAC qualification

NEBOSH certificate

Tools

CAFM platforms

Building Management Systems

Job description

Lorien is hiring a Maintenance Manager for a brand-new Avonmouth site. You will lead the maintenance function as the site comes online, directing a team of engineers and tradespeople to ensure reliability, safety and compliance.

The role is permanent and located at a key logistics hub. You will work with senior stakeholders, drive best practices in maintenance governance, and contribute to a sustainable operation with strong safety standards.