Section Manager

SRG; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced Section Manager for a major distribution operation in Avonmouth. You will lead a team of engineering technicians and tradespeople to maintain site assets safely, efficiently and in line with legislation.

This role drives operational excellence and develops high-performing teams to support maintenance strategies and business performance. The role requires extensive experience in distribution/retail maintenance, strong HSE knowledge including Legionella, LOLER, PUWER

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance leadership experience in large operations.
• Proven ability to lead multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience with CDM regulations and audits.
• Experience with BMS and CAFM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance delivery across area of responsibility.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
• Drive high-performance culture, safety, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and assurance requirements are met.
• Conduct maintenance audits and governance activities.
• Lead, coach and develop engineering team.
• Support budget management and capital planning.
• Oversee PPM and statutory maintenance activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

CDM regulations

Building Management Systems

CAFM platforms

Electrical qualification

NEBOSH certification

Stakeholder management

Audit & compliance management

Education

Electrical qualification or HVAC qualification

Tools

CAFM platforms

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending 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)

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Section Manager to join a major distribution operation in Avonmouth. This is an exciting opportunity for a maintenance leader to take ownership of a critical function within a complex and fast-paced logistics environment.

You will be responsible for leading a team of engineering technicians and tradespeople, ensuring that all building and site assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislative requirements. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of maintenance strategies that support business performance and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the maintenance business plan across your area of responsibility.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, specialist contractors, and third-party service providers.
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, customer service, and safety.
• Ensure all compliance, safety, and assurance requirements are met to maintain operational continuity and minimise risk.
• Conduct compliance audits across maintenance activities and contractor works.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering technicians and skilled tradespeople.
• Support budget management, revenue expenditure control, and capital planning activities.
• Oversee the delivery of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), statutory maintenance activities, and remedial works.
• Ensure maintenance projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction programmes across the site.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience within a distribution, logistics, industrial, or retail maintenance environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including Legionella, LOLER, PUWER, Fire Safety, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, compliance programmes, and maintenance governance.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Management Systems (BMS), and CAFM platforms.
• A recognised electrical qualification as a time-served Electrician or an equivalent HVAC qualification.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent site safety certification.
• Strong analytical, reporting, procurement, and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position with long-term career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead within a large-scale, modern distribution environment.
• Collaborative and supportive working culture.
• Pension scheme and employee benefits package.
• Free on-site parking.
• Exposure to major maintenance, compliance, and sustainability projects.