Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Operations

Expleo UK LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo UK LTD in Solihull is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The role focuses on rapid breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and planned intrusive maintenance outside production time within the FA3 area.

You will apply mechanical and electrical expertise to improve reliability, reduce MTTR, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance operations in Manufacturing.
• Mechanical and electrical automotive engineering skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical Control / Mechanical Systems.
• Relevant indentured, or advanced modern apprenticeship.
• Comfortable use of Microsoft Package Elements e.g. Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction in the area, root cause all faults and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Work within a team maintaining all equipment to the highest standards reducing MTTR, MTBF and MTTA.
• Ensure safe and efficient equipment performance within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People & the Environment framework.
• Achieve equipment service and repair objectives as directed.
• Technical response to breakdowns of all facilities and their controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practices.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical engineering

MS Office

APMs/Industrial knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Operations

Location: Solihull, Lode Lane (JLSH)

Rate: Up to £33.34 per hour Umbrella

Contract End Date: 31/12/2026

Shift Pattern: 3-2-2 Shift Pattern

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a high-performing maintenance operations team within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment in Solihull. Working primarily within the FA3 area, you will be responsible for supporting maintenance operations through rapid breakdown response, preventative maintenance activities, and planned intrusive maintenance outside of production time. While the role will focus on FA3, there will also be opportunities to support multiple areas across the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with both mechanical and electrical expertise who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction in the area, root cause all faults and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Work within a team maintaining all equipment to the highest standards reducing MTTR, MTBF and MTTA.
• To work as part of the maintenance team to ensure a safe and efficient equipment performance is delivered within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People & the Environment framework
• Achieve equipment service and repair objectives as directed
• Technical response to breakdowns of all facilities and their controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practises
• Contribute to all preventative maintenance completion targets
• Contribute to environmental initiatives to maintain standards as required
• Contribute to the delivery of Health and Safety initiatives to maintain standards as required
• Work on waste within maintenance and continually seek efficiencies in all areas
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager/group leader in connection with their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role in maintenance operations in Manufacturing
• Technical (mechanical and electrical) automotive engineering skills gained in Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Electrical Control / Mechanical Systems
• Relevant indentured, or advanced modern apprenticeship
• Comfortable use of Microsoft Package Elements e.g. Excel/PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Good Team Work Ethic
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• Knowledge of Operating Systems procedures & deliverables
• Experience of Manufacturing Quality Operating StandardPersonal Profile

Essential

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty.
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• A good team player who is able to work to predefined procedures
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload
• An individual with the ability to make timely decisions in line with agreed procedures and escalat as appropriate
• An individual with a customer focused approach
• Self-motivating, working alone and within a team

Desirable

• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure