Property Maintenance (Commercial Facilities)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run commercial maintenance company is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer based in Bristol. This role involves both proactive and reactive maintenance of high-end student accommodation across Bristol, Bath, and Swansea. Ideal candidates will have a background in plumbing and carpentry, a full UK driving licence, and the desire to increase their earnings through overtime and additional contracts. Competitive salary with benefits including a work van for personal use, overtime pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Personal use of work van

Training opportunities

Paid overtime

Fuel card

Door-to-door pay

Tools provided

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance, plumbing or carpentry.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Based in or around Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Perform joinery, carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work.
• Carry out maintenance across commercial sites.
• Manage own workload in high-end student accommodation.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Joinery

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Property Maintenance (Commercial Facilities)

Bristol

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (£60k+ OTE) + Work Van (Personal Use) + Overtime (£28.75/hr) + Tools + Fuel Card + Door-to-Door Pay + Training

Are you a Facilities Maintenance Engineer/Property Maintenance Technician or similar with a joinery, carpentry or similar background, looking to work for a company that has long-term, bespoke contracts, offering training, and provides the opportunity to significantly increase your income?

This company is a family-run commercial maintenance and installation business, known for its high standards and blue‑chip clients. After winning a contract with one of the largest student accommodation providers in the UK, they are now seeking an additional engineer to manage the workload throughout Bristol, Bath and Swansea.

In this field‑based role, you will undertake both proactive and reactive maintenance of the building fabric within high‑end student accommodation across Bristol, Bath, and Swansea. You will be trusted to manage your own workload while being supported by a reliable/experienced team. On rare occasions, nationwide travel may be required (approximately once per month), with all travel time, meals, and accommodation fully covered.

This role is ideal for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer/Property Maintenance Technician who wants to maximise earnings, drive a fully equipped van (with personal use), receive training, and work consistent Monday‑Friday hours with paid overtime and travel.

The Role:

• Joinery/carpentry, plumbing and basic electrics
• General facilities maintenance across commercial sites
• Field service across Bristol, Bath and Swansea
• Occasional nationwide travel (once per month, all expenses paid)
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 to 16:00
• 1 in 4 weeks on‑call rota (£100 per week when on call)
• Regular overtime available at £28.75 per hour
• Realistic OTE of £60,000+ with overtime

The Person:

• Facilities Maintenance Engineer with a background in plumbing, and carpentry work
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in or around Bristol

Reference: BBBH23285A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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