Automotive Maintenance Technician | Fault-Finding Pro

Expleo UK LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo UK LTD in Solihull is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced automotive production environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support equipment reliability to minimise downtime across production lines.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding, experience with PLC controlled equipment, robotics, hydraulics and safety procedures such as LOTO. SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ L3 in a engineering discipline or an engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities with PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, welding systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and restore production operations safely.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Support continuous improvement to boost equipment reliability, OEE and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams, engineers and contractors on improvements and installations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures including LOTO and risk assessments.
• Maintain maintenance records, fault logs and asset histories using SAP and other systems.
• Provide clear shift handovers and maintenance reports.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC controls

Robotics

Welding systems

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading schematics

LOTO & risk assessments

SAP

Education

NVQ L3 in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Expleo UK LTD in Solihull is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced automotive production environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support equipment reliability to minimise downtime across production lines.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding, experience with PLC controlled equipment, robotics, hydraulics and safety procedures such as LOTO. SAP knowledge is advantageous.