Maintenance Section Lead – Safety & Compliance

SRG; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced Section Manager to lead a team of engineering technicians in a major Avonmouth distribution operation. The role focuses on safe maintenance, asset care, and compliance to support business performance.

The successful candidate will drive maintenance strategies, develop high-performing teams, and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a distribution, logistics, industrial, or retail maintenance environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (Legionella, LOLER, PUWER, Fire Safety, statutory compliance).
• Experience managing audits, compliance programmes, and maintenance governance.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Management Systems (BMS), and CAFM platforms.
• Electrical qualification as an Electrician or equivalent HVAC qualification.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent site safety certification.
• Analytical, reporting, procurement, and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the maintenance business plan across your area of responsibility.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, specialist contractors, and third‑party service providers.
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, customer service, and safety.
• Ensure all compliance, safety, and assurance requirements are met to maintain operational continuity and minimise risk.
• Conduct compliance audits across maintenance activities and contractor works.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering technicians and skilled tradespeople.
• Support budget management, revenue expenditure control, and capital planning activities.
• Oversee the delivery of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), statutory maintenance activities, and remedial works.
• Ensure maintenance projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction programmes across the site.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team development

Health & safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytics & reporting

Procurement

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Electrical qualification (time-served)

HVAC qualification

NEBOSH certification

Tools

BMS

CAFM platforms

Job description

SRG is seeking an experienced Section Manager to lead a team of engineering technicians in a major Avonmouth distribution operation. The role focuses on safe maintenance, asset care, and compliance to support business performance.

The successful candidate will drive maintenance strategies, develop high-performing teams, and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.