Maintenance Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Terminal Maintenance Supervisor with electrical bias for a critical bulk liquid terminal in Bristol. The role requires managing electrical and mechanical maintenance autonomously, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in heavy industrial environments and a strong technical background. This position offers a competitive salary up to £55,000, 25 days holiday, and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical capability.
• Experience within heavy or regulated industrial environments such as Power Generation or Petrochemical.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Management of the PPM system ensuring statutory tasks are completed.
• Fault‑finding and maintenance of PLC / SCADA‑controlled plant.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

HV Electrical Systems

PLCs / SCADA

Pumps, Motors, Heating & Process Equipment

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work

Contractor Oversight

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.

The Role

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems (60/40 electrical bias)
• Ownership and management of the PPM system, ensuring statutory and preventative tasks are completed
• Working on HV electrical systems, including isolations and safe systems of work
• Fault‑finding and maintaining PLC / SCADA‑controlled plant
• Maintenance of mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, burners, heating and process equipment
• Creation and review of risk assessments, method statements and permits
• Supervision of engineering activity and specialist contractors (technical oversight only)
• Ensuring all maintenance work meets health, safety and compliance standards

About Youh3>

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical capability
• Comfortable working independently and without day‑to‑day supervision
• Experience within heavy or regulated industrial environments such as Power Generation, Petrochemical / COMAH, Waste‑to‑Energy, bulk liquids or process industries
• Organised, methodical and confident taking ownership of maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Looking for increased responsibility and technical authority without managing a team
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Technical Skills & Experience

• Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance
• HV Electrical Systems
• PLCs / SCADA
• Pumps, Motors, Heating & Process Equipment
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work
• Contractor Oversight (non‑line management)

Why This Role?

• High level of autonomy and trust
• No people management responsibilities
• Modern, technically advanced facility
• Long‑term, stable role in a safety‑led environment
• Competitive salary and strong benefits