Maintenance Technician - Body Shop

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious body shop where innovation meets robotics! As a maintenance technician, you'll maintain cutting-edge PLC-controlled robotics, ensuring the smooth operation of vehicle welding processes. This role offers a dynamic environment, perfect for those who thrive on continuous improvement and enjoy working in a fast-paced factory setting. With a focus on precision and teamwork, you'll contribute to the production of high-quality vehicles. If you're passionate about robotics and eager to make an impact, this is your chance to shine in a rewarding career!

Benefits

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Pension up to 18%

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Company sick pay

Free workwear

Qualifications

• Strong multi-skilled experience in maintenance.
• Understanding of robotic principles and electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC-controlled robotics in the body department.
• React to breakdowns and swap components efficiently.

Skills

Multi-skilled experience

Fluid power systems

Electrical safety practices

Robotic principles

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Posted:

01.05.2025

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Package includes: Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, company sick pay, free workwear.

Body Shop

Are you interested in working with robotics? TMUK's prestigious body shop could be the perfect place for you to forge a career. Responsible for handling over 90% of TMUK's vehicle welding, advanced robotic workers operate with speed and accuracy to perform tasks such as component attachment and precise customizations, providing strength and rigidity to every Toyota Corolla passing through the factory.

What does a day-to-day look like for a maintenance technician in the body department?

As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for maintaining various PLC-controlled robotics, including the largest robot in the factory, Godzilla.

Further responsibilities include:

• Reacting to breakdowns
• Swapping components like for like

What does the body shop look for in a candidate?

All TMUK departments value a mindset for continuous improvement (Kaizen) and a culture of fixing issues right the first time. They prefer maintenance technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the energy of a busy factory.

- Strong multi-skilled experience

- Experience with fluid power systems (desirable)

- Understanding of electrical safety practices

- Understanding of robotic principles

- Willingness to work across a three-shift pattern, including nights

- Flexibility for occasional overtime shifts

The body shop welcomes maintenance technicians from diverse backgrounds, especially those experienced with robotic machinery.