Maintenance Engineer

Power Electrics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator hire company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee building maintenance and repairs in their Bristol headquarters. The role requires a skilled individual with qualifications in maintenance and at least 2 years' experience in property repairs. Key responsibilities include routine maintenance, equipment organization, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme, upskilling opportunities, and a supportive work environment with a strong focus on employee ownership.

Benefits

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and career progression

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in property maintenance or general repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance as required to buildings and outside areas.
• Organise storage of hire fleet and sales equipment.
• Conduct site visits to assess positioning or removal of equipment.
• Maintain all workshop and yard areas.
• Comply with company health and safety policy.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

Building maintenance / electrical / plumbing / carpentry qualification

Job description

Job title : Maintenance Engineer

Reports to : Facilities Manager

Hours : Full-Time (8.00am-5.00pm)

Location : South West Headquarters - Bristol

About us

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in providing reliable, sustainable power solutions for various sectors, such as construction / infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities, and various other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.

What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, where progress and career development are prioritised, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.

What is the job?

This is an ideal opportunity to join the largest generator specialist in the South West, whose head offices are based in Bristol. We are currently looking for a hardworking and reliable Maintenance Engineer who is organised, has excellent attention to detail and can work well under pressure.

This is a varied and busy role which covers all aspects of maintenance, so you must have good all-round handyperson skills. The successful candidate will have experience in general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and other related tasks

What will you be doing in this role?

• Carry out routine maintenance as required to buildings and outside areas. Working closely with maintenance teams to carry out general building maintenance duties.
• Responsible for organising the storage of all new hire fleet and sales equipment to ensure that the workshop areas are well organised and kept tidy
• Responsible for moving and loading of equipment / liaising with yard to ensure equipment is dispatched by internal or external transport
• Carry out site visits to assess or carry out positioning or removal of equipment.
• Maintain all workshop and yard areas.
• Carry out various additional tasks for all departments
• Comply with the company health and safety policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy. This includes company vehicles.
• Comply with all aspects of the company quality and environmental management standards (ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 14001 : 2015) and occupational health and safety management best practice, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.

Skills and requirements

Essential

• A building maintenance / electrical / plumbing / carpentry qualification or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a property maintenance or general repairs role.
• Friendly and approachable, with a good understanding of general building maintenance including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrics, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Desirable

• Holder of current CSCS / CPCS / NPORS card
• Forklift licence
• MEWP (static / mobile vertical / boom lift) licences
• Banksman / Slinger lifting operations training
• Training can be given for the above

What we offer

We offer great benefits to all of our staff

• EOT Bonus Scheme - you’ll benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits. This not only recognises your contributions but also develops a strong sense of ownership and motivation, making you an integral part of our journey.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess to access any treatment
• Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Our philosophy

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.