Multi-skilled Engineering Technician – Bristol (BS35)
Location: Unit 1, Central Park, Goldcrest Way, Bristol, BS35 4GH
Salary: £41,062.59 + 26% shift allowance = £51,739.86 per year
Shifts: 12-hour rotating day & night shifts (avg. 3.25 days/week)
Time Off: 6.6 weeks leave per annum (21.5 days holiday inclusive of BH)
Work-life balance: Just 13 shifts/month with 7 consecutive days off every cycle!
👷 About the Role
Join CHEP, the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling. As a Multi-skilled Engineering Technician, you'll play a key role in keeping our automated systems running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
🔧 What you'll do:
* Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment
* Troubleshoot faults and drive root cause analysis
* Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
* Log tasks via CMMS and supervise contractors
* Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
🛠️ What we need from you:
* Level 3 Apprenticeship or NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance
* Multi-skilled across both disciplines
* Strong fault-finding skills (electrical, mechanical, PLC)
* Experience in fast-paced, safety-driven environments
* Ability to read engineering drawings and use workshop tools
📆 Example Shift Pattern
3 nights on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 3 nights on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 7 consecutive days off, 2 days on, 2 days off.
🌟 Why CHEP?
* Competitive salary & shift allowance
* Quarterly performance bonus - up to 6% of basic salary
* Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
* Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
* Life assurance, wellbeing support & employee discounts
* Volunteer day & free on-site parking
🌍 About Us
CHEP moves goods for the world’s biggest brands across 55+ countries with over 300 million pallets & containers. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and empowering our people to bring their authentic selves to work.
Ready to engineer your future?
Apply now to join our Bristol team (easy commute from Severn Beach, Avonmouth, Patchway, Filton & beyond).