Maintenance Technician

Apex Resource Management; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to maintain advanced production systems. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and supporting continuous improvement activities. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance and a strong maintenance background. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for permanent employment after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering Maintenance.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Conduct rapid fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Interpret technical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance

Tools

Robotics (ABB)

PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

CMMS platforms

Job description

Overview

Location: Solihull

Shifts: Double Days or Days (37 hrs/week + overtime)

Rates: £32.10 - £37.52 per hour (Umbrella), depending on shifts

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.

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