Lead Engineer (Facilities Maintenance)

Location: Bristol, UK
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Days), with Call-Out Rota
We are seeking a skilled Lead Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a dynamic team based at a large depot in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a static basis, overseeing maintenance operations critical to the functionality and safety of the depot.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate maintenance activities, focusing on electrical systems and equipment.
Conduct routine inspections, testing, and repairs of electrical installations.
Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues and participate in a call-out rota.
Supervise and support a team of maintenance technicians.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
Collaborate with other departments to optimise facility performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualified electrician with relevant electrical certifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Proven experience in a facilities maintenance role, ideally within a similar industrial environment.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, including controls and instrumentation.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and general building maintenance is advantageous.
Experience leading a team and managing maintenance projects.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
About the Role: The Lead Engineer will spend approximately 70% of their time conducting hands-on maintenance tasks and 30% overseeing and coordinating activities. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively manage priorities and ensure the smooth operation of critical systems.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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skills
building maintenance