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

In return for your skills and experience, you''ll receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including:

• 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 Assistance 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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