Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Technical Partners International; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £45,000

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension (5% employer / 3%‑)

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

Technical Partners International is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at our Avonmouth site near Bristol. The role involves hands-on maintenance, fault finding and collaboration with the Senior Maintenance Supervisor to keep critical LPG storage and export facilities running safely and reliably.

With a recognised apprenticeship and at least 5 years of industrial experience, you will use CMMS to manage tasks, support planned outages and drive continuous improvements while ensuring

Qualifications

• recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with mechanical plant equipment and maintenance management systems.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Proactive approach to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site equipment and assets.
• Fault find, diagnose, and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.
• Use CMMS systems to manage maintenance activities, record findings and track asset performance.
• Conduct inspections and condition assessments of mechanical equipment.
• Work with operations to identify reliability improvements and preventative maintenance solutions.
• Source replacement parts and coordinate repairs.
• Supervise contractors and ensure work is safe and up to standard.
• Assist with maintenance planning, shutdowns and project work.
• Ensure compliance with site HSE and permit-to-work procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical reports.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

IT skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Reading P&IDs

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum plus progression opportunities

Permanent | Full time | Site based

Sector: oil & gas, chemical processing, energy, petrochemical, or other process industries.

We are seeking a junior or experienced, Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a growing industrial operation at a newbuild LPG storage and export facility in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing operation, develop your technical experience and work closely with the Senior Maintenance Supervisor.

Alongside hands‑on maintenance and fault finding, you'll gain exposure to wider engineering responsibilities, with genuine potential to progress into a Senior Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or other senior engineering role over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities across site equipment and assets.
• Fault find, diagnose, and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.
• Use CMMS systems to manage maintenance activities, record findings, and track asset performance.
• Conduct inspections and condition assessments of mechanical equipment.
• Work closely with operations teams to identify equipment reliability improvements and preventative maintenance solutions.
• Source replacement parts and coordinate repairs where required.
• Supervise specialist contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Assist with maintenance planning, shutdown activities, and project work.
• Ensure compliance with all site health, safety, environmental, and permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical reports.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience within an industrial environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working with mechanical plant equipment and maintenance management systems.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Desirable Experience

• HNC, NVQ, or higher engineering qualification.
• Experience within oil & gas, chemical processing, energy, petrochemical, or other process industries.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques and lubrication best practices.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs), pressure systems, and relevant industry codes of practice.

Benefits

• Base salary £45,000
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Company pension (5% employer / 3% employee).
• Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• Employee Assitance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support.
• Funded eye care, Annual flu vaccination.
• Access to MyHub employee discounts platform, offering savings at over 900 retailers, holidays, days out, and leisure activities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, with up to 26 weeks' full pay.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Access to fully funded training and development opportunities through apprenticeship levy programmes.

What We’re Looking For

If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge, with the ambition to develop your career and eventually move into a more senior engineering or maintenance position, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

You will be joining a developing industrial operation where you can make a real contribution, broaden your experience and build towards your next career milestone.

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