Mechanical Maintenance Technician Bristol

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health plans

Wellbeing support

Free flu jabs

Eye Care Vouchers

Extensive discounts from brands

25 holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Flogas Britain is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of large LPG tank systems at our Bristol location.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 with a minimum of 5 years experience and have knowledge in troubleshooting and maintenance. This role offers a discretionary bonus, enhanced pension, and 25 holidays + bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 with at least 5 years post Apprenticeship experience.
• Experience on industrial process plants in oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of equipment using CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment during planned and emergency situations.
• Attend shift meetings to prioritize work orders.

Skills

Condition monitoring techniques

Work quality attitude

Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4 or HNC (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company: Flogas Britain

Location: Bristol, GB, BS10 7SE

Contract Type: Permanent

Location Type: Site / Retail Based

Date Posted: 6 May 2026

Reporting into the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, you will initially work alongside experience engineers to undertake the technical installations and inspections of large LPG tanks.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment and machinery using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot and maintain site equipment in both planned and crash situations.
• Identify faulty equipment through observation, troubleshooting and testing metrics.
• Source replacement parts and perform repairs.
• Work with site operations personnel to identify bad acting equipment and identify improvement strategies to improve reliability.
• Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize work orders and minimize downtime.

What we’ll need from you

• Qualified to a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 with at least 5 years post Apprenticeship experience; it would be desirable for them to be working towards or having attained an NVQ Level 4 or HNC.
• Work experience on industrial process plants in the chemical or oil and gas industry would be an advantage.
• An understanding of condition monitoring techniques and best practice lubrication practice would be an advantage to the successful candidate.
• As strong safety and work quality attitude will be essential.

What you’ll get from us

• Discretionary Bonus
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• EAP (Employee Assistant Plan)
• Health plans, wellbeing support, free flujabs and Eye Care Vouchers
• Extensive discounts from loved brands and major retailers
• 25 holidays + bank holidays with 1 additional volunteering day (pro-rated based on contracted hours)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Doing right by everyone

People matter at Flogas. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas.