Maintenance Technician

Carbon; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing-focused environment

Job summary

Carbon in Avonmouth is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a major distribution operation. The role focuses on delivering high-standard maintenance, safety compliance, and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will plan and execute maintenance, coordinate PPM and reactive tasks, manage CAFM records, and work with suppliers to meet budget and project goals. Strong electrical qualifications and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution/warehouse maintenance operations.
• Qualified, time-served Electrician with relevant accreditation or HVAC qualification.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation incl Water Hygiene/Legionella control, LOLER, PUWER and Fire Safety regs.
• Experience managing compliance audits, statutory inspections and maintenance records.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and CAFM systems.
• Proficiency with workplace software including documents and spreadsheets.
• Experience managing suppliers, sourcing parts and working within maintenance budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the site maintenance plan and ensure assets are maintained to high standards.
• Promote safety, accountability, customer service and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety and statutory maintenance requirements via regular audits/inspections.
• Assist with budget management and procurement activities for cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Coordinate and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and remedial actions in CAFM systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
• Support site projects focused on operational improvement, sustainability and energy efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical qualification

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Budget management

CAFM systems

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Avonmouth

Salary: Up to £49,800 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts of 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm (two-week rota)

Call-Out Requirement: Participation in a regular on‑call rota, typically every other week, with the ability to attend site within one hour when required.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a major distribution operation in Avonmouth. This role is ideal for a qualified maintenance professional who is passionate about technical excellence, operational reliability, and maintaining high safety standards within a fast‑paced warehouse and logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the site maintenance plan, ensuring all assets are maintained to a high standard through effective planning and execution.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and statutory maintenance requirements through regular audits and inspections.
• Support budget management and procurement activities, identifying cost‑effective maintenance solutions.
• Coordinate and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring works are completed in line with industry standards.
• Manage maintenance records, documentation, and remedial actions accurately through CAFM systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers.
• Support site projects and initiatives focused on operational improvement, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a distribution, logistics, warehouse, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Qualified, time‑served Electrician with relevant industry accreditation, or equivalent professional qualification in HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including Water Hygiene/Legionella control, LOLER, PUWER, and Fire Safety regulations.
• Experience managing compliance audits, statutory inspections, and maintenance records.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and CAFM systems.
• Proficiency with workplace software, including document and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience managing suppliers, sourcing parts, and working within maintenance budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using CAFM systems such as Opuz.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• SEMA qualification.
• IPAF licence.
• Current CSCS card.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £49,800 depending on experience.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with service.
• Employee discount programme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Wellbeing‑focused working environment and family‑friendly policies.