Mechanical Fitter - Bristol

£30 per hour + OT - 12 Months

Date Posted: Tuesday 20 October 2026

, Ref: 2092

Rhino Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for an energy-from-waste plant in Avonmouth.

Rate: £30 per hour + overtime at x1.5 and x1.8

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 07:30–16:00 + overtime

On Call: 1 in 4 weekends – £35 per day when on call, plus overtime if called out.

Duties:

  • Planned and reactive maintenance across plant machinery and equipment.

  • Maintenance and repairs to grab cranes, hydraulics, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and motors.

  • Fault finding, diagnostics and breakdown repairs.

  • Mechanical fitting, replacing worn components and carrying out repairs.

  • Completing preventative maintenance and routine inspections.

  • Ensuring plant equipment operates safely and efficiently.

  • Participating in the weekend on-call rota and attending site for breakdowns when required.

Requirements:

  • Valid CCNSG or CSCS card.

  • Relevant mechanical trade qualifications or time-served experience.

  • Previous mechanical maintenance or mechanical fitting experience.

  • Energy-from-waste experience beneficial.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Must be available for weekend on-call work.

If interested, please send an up to date CV to: shaun@rhinorecruitment.com

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