Maintenance Technician
Location: Solihull
Shifts: Double Days or Days (37 hrs/week + overtime)
Rates: £ – £ per hour (Umbrella), depending on shifts
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A world-leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support the production of prestige motor vehicles. The role begins on a contract basis, with the potential to progress to a permanent position after a minimum of 6 months.
The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will provide essential engineering maintenance support to maximise uptime and efficiency across advanced manufacturing systems, including robotics, welding, conveyors, and tooling. Key duties include:
* Preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and equipment
* Rapid fault diagnosis and root cause analysis
* Supporting continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5S and lean activities
* Maintaining compliance with PUWER and safety standards
* Delivering technical expertise to problem-solving initiatives
What We’re Looking For
* Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering Maintenance
* Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background
* Proven experience in fault-finding, repair, and preventive maintenance
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
* Proactive, flexible and able to work rotating shifts
Desirable experience: Robotics (ABB), PLCs (Allen-Bradley), automation, conveyors, welding systems, CMMS platforms, and lean methodologies (TPM, Kaizen, PPS).
Take pride in joining a highly skilled Maintenance Technician team, ensuring premium production standards in one of the automotive industry’s most advanced facilities.
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Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.