Maintenance Technician – 24/7 Distribution Centre Reliability Lead

John Lewis plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑life balance

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Staff discounts: John Lewis/Waitrose

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership is opening an Avonmouth regional distribution centre and seeks a qualified Skilled Maintenance Technician to own the maintenance plan and uphold high reliability. The role includes an 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm two‑week rota, and a regular 24/7 call‑out to manage critical situations.

The position is permanent with Evening/Night premiums and benefits such as pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution or warehouse maintenance environment.
• Time-served Electrician with relevant accreditation, or HVAC qualification.
• Knowledge of site safety regulations with ability to manage audits and statutory records.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and CAFM systems; proficient in Google Workspace.
• Understanding of procurement lifecycle and budget controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supervisor in delivering the maintenance plan with high standards.
• Foster a culture of high performance across Health & Safety and customer service.
• Ensure strict adherence to legal, safety and assurance requirements.
• Conduct regular compliance audits of internal and contractor works.
• Assist in budgetary control for revenue and service procurement.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive tasks per SFG20.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and third parties.
• Support carbon reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

CAFM systems

Google Workspace

Budget management

Tools

Opuz CAFM

Job description

John Lewis Partnership is opening an Avonmouth regional distribution centre and seeks a qualified Skilled Maintenance Technician to own the maintenance plan and uphold high reliability. The role includes an 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm two‑week rota, and a regular 24/7 call‑out to manage critical situations.

The position is permanent with Evening/Night premiums and benefits such as pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and on-site parking.