Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer-Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer

Expleo Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in Solihull is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineer to support a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will maintain production equipment, perform planned preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

You will read engineering drawings and electrical schematics, work with production teams and contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures including LOTO.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or apprenticeship completed.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, robotics and conveyors.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of LOTO, risk assessments and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore production safely.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis to prevent recurrences.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics; maintain records.
• Provide clear shift handovers and maintenance reports.
• Support continuous improvement to increase OEE and reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC-controlled equipment

Robotics

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Reading electrical schematics

LOTO & safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer to support a leading automotive manufacturing environment based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience to work within a fast-paced production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting vehicle manufacturing operations and minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities 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 identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, OEE, and production efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams, engineers, and contractors on equipment improvements and installations.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures, including LOTO and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault logs, and asset histories using SAP and other maintenance systems.
• Provide clear shift handovers and maintenance reports.

Skills Required

• Technical Skills: Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities are essential, along with knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, welding systems, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals is also critical.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Technicians must be able to diagnose equipment faults quickly, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to prevent repeat failures. A structured approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement is key to maintaining equipment reliability.
• Safety Awareness: A thorough understanding of health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), risk assessments, and safe working practices, is essential to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company standards.
• Communication and Teamwork: Effective communication is required when working with production operators, engineers, contractors, and fellow maintenance technicians. Clear shift handovers, maintenance reporting, and collaboration are vital to maintaining production performance.
• Planning and Organisation: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, and complete preventive maintenance activities on time helps minimise downtime and ensures maintenance targets are achieved.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Successful technicians actively seek opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, increase reliability, and support operational excellence initiatives such as TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and OEE improvement programs.
• Computer and System Skills: Competence in using maintenance management systems such as SAP

Education

• NVQ L3 in a engineering discipline / engineering apprentiship