Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Bristol, BS15

Job Role:

Maintenance Engineer

Hours:

Monday to Friday 7.30am-3.30pm
Salary: £32,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum DOE
Role Type:
Permanent

gap personnel acting as an employment business are currently recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing business, based in Bristol, BS15. If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - this place is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs to minimise production downtime
• Record all maintenance activities accurately within the maintenance management system
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems such as bearings, shafts, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Carry out basic electrical fault-finding and repairs (e.g. motors, sensors, switches, control panels) within competency limits.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Contribute to equipment reliability improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support lean manufacturing and 5S activities within the engineering and production areas.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.

Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Flexible working to earn up to 12 days additional holiday
• Private Health Care cash plan
• Overtime available

If you are interested, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or click Apply now!