Maintenance Manager - New Site, Avonmouth
Location: Avonmouth
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Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Rotating 2-week shift pattern - 6:00am to 2:00pm/2:00pm to 10:00pm
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the maintenance team at a brand-new site in Avonmouth, operated by a major global logistics provider on behalf of a leading UK retail brand. This state-of-the-art distribution facility is a critical part of the wider supply chain, and we're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the function as the site comes online, taking ownership of a team of engineering technicians and tradespeople.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of the maintenance business plan across the site
- Build 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 minimise risk
- Conduct compliance audits across maintenance activities and contractor works
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering technicians and tradespeople
- Support budget management, revenue expenditure control, and capital planning
- Oversee delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), statutory maintenance, and remedial works
- Contribute to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives across the site
About You
- 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, xgikmsk PUWER, and Fire Safety
- Experience managing audits, compliance programmes, and maintenance governance
- Knowledge of CDM regulations, Building Management Systems (BMS), and CAFM platforms
- A recognised electrical qualification (time-served Electrician) or equivalent HVAC qualification
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent site safety certification
- Strong analytical, reporting, procurement, and supplier management skills
Recruitment Process
- Stage 1: Video call
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