Maintenance Technician (mechanical / electrical / multiskilled)
SUEZ are looking for a skilled maintenance technician to join our material recycling facility where we sort and process recyclable materials, diverting waste from landfill and supporting the circular economy.
Location: Avonmouth
Hours: 4 on 4 off, 2 days 2 nights (average 39 hours per week)
Salary: £47,850
Benefits: 10% shift allowance, overtime, up to 10% annual bonus, 20.5 days inclusive of bank holidays, 5% employer pension and additional benefits.
*There are multiple roles available*
At SUEZ, we act for what truly matters: for the environment, for society, and for the future. This is the place for people who want to make a real impact, not just watch from the sidelines. Join us and help drive positive change through innovative solutions that build a more resilient and sustainable world.
What will I be doing?
You'll help ensure our Avonmouth MRF operates safely, efficiently, and at full capacity:
1. Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across all plant areas, ensuring installations and modifications meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Work closely with colleagues across functions to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive changes that lower maintenance costs and boost efficiency.
3. Maintain fixed plant equipment, applying hands-on knowledge of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
4. Promote best-practice health & safety and contribute to a culture of lean manufacturing techniques.
What are the requirements?
5. Experience in mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance roles ideally from a relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
6. Qualification to City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
7. Proven experience maintaining fixed and mobile plant in recycling, waste processing, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
8. Hands-on knowledge of equipment such as conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and hydraulics; experience with lean techniques desirable.
9. Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely) and ability to use CMMS (both highly desirable - training available).
If you're proactive, safety-focused, and motivated by recycling and resource recovery, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development — because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters: driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.