BIW Maintenance Engineer: PLC, Robotics & Reliability

Premea; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Premea is seeking a skilled BIW Maintenance Engineer in Solihull to join a dynamic automotive manufacturing team. You will maintain production equipment, perform fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or an engineering apprenticeship, strong SAP usage, and a proactive safety-first approach, including LOTO and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, welding systems, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management systems such as SAP.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams, engineers, and contractors to support continuous improvement initiatives and new equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout processes, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, fault logs, shift handovers, and asset histories using maintenance management systems such as SAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

PLC systems

Robotics

Job description

Premea is seeking a skilled BIW Maintenance Engineer in Solihull to join a dynamic automotive manufacturing team. You will maintain production equipment, perform fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or an engineering apprenticeship, strong SAP usage, and a proactive safety-first approach, including LOTO and risk assessments.