Automotive Engineers (Professional)

Pertemps Banbury; Banbury; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based staffing agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Shift Technician for their Banbury operations. The successful candidate will perform maintenance duties to ensure plant performance and efficiency while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have an apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline and be IOSH trained. This role offers a structured shift pattern and a generous holiday allowance in a dynamic work environment with potential for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical discipline.
• IOSH trained.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with CDM policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
• Respond quickly to plant equipment issues.
• Promote 5S processes and safe working practices.
• Support installation of new technology and equipment.

Skills

Preventative maintenance techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical discipline

IOSH trained

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Maintenance Shift Technician

Location: Banbury
Salary: £50,960 per annum (including shift premium)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (two‑week rotation)

Week 1: 06:00 - 16:00
Week 2: 16:00 - 02:00
Holiday: 25 days (pro rata)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Shift Technician to support assembly operations in Banbury. This role is key to ensuring plant performance, safety, and efficiency, while helping the department achieve its goals and business targets. You will carry out maintenance duties across your shift, ensuring plant parameters and set points are controlled effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health & Safety and Environmental policies, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and relevant certifications.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance duties across assembly operations.
• Respond quickly to plant equipment issues to maintain quality and uptime.
• Participate in problem‑solving activities (8D, A3 techniques) and continuous improvement projects.
• Support installation of new technology and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems and manage spares inventory.
• Promote 5S processes, safe working practices, and PPE compliance.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives, energy‑saving measures, and waste minimisation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and other departments.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time‑served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical discipline.
• IOSH trained.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with CDM policies and practices.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and liaise across departments.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and approachable.
• Organised, methodical, and flexible.
• Safety‑conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Tenacious, results‑driven, and open communicator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated maintenance professional to join a dynamic assembly operations environment, working on a structured shift pattern with competitive pay, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for development.

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