Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Norton Motorcycles; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A British motorcycle brand is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Electrical) for their Head Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of production machinery. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the automotive or manufacturing industries. This position offers competitive salaries and various benefits, including 33 days of holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Free fruit

Employee assistance programs

Electric bicycle hire

On-site parking

Electric charge points

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Understanding of safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Conduct regular inspections and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ, BTEC, or HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a passionate and expanding team dedicated to delivering exceptional riding experiences.

Under new ownership and part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. We invite you to be part of this journey!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to perform their roles professionally and encourage personal development through teaching and learning. Joining our team offers opportunities to grow alongside talented and dedicated colleagues.

The Role

Norton Motorcycles is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join our team at the Head Office in Shirley. This role requires a skilled individual with a strong background in maintaining and repairing production machinery and utilities.

As a Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibilities include ensuring maximum equipment availability, minimizing downtime through preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting production schedules, and focusing on safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery, utilities (air, water, power), and other critical equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Conduct regular inspections to detect wear, identify potential failures, and recommend improvements.
• Follow SOPs for maintenance activities, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Monitor machine performance and report inefficiencies or deviations.
• Assist in controlling maintenance costs through effective spare parts and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies to promote a safe working environment.
• Collaborate on root cause analysis of breakdowns and develop preventive solutions.

Person Specification

• 1-2 years’ experience in automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ, BTEC, or HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Understanding of safety and compliance regulations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and downtime reduction techniques.
• Experience managing spare parts and inventory.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Rewards

We offer competitive salaries, 33 days of holiday, a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, and other benefits including free fruit, employee assistance programs, electric bicycle hire, on-site parking, and electric charge points. Join us to experience a dynamic, diverse, and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and recognition.

Note

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS.