Precision Maintenance Technician – 3‑Shift, Contract‑to‑Permanent

Apex Recruitment Services; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive manufacturer in Solihull seeks experienced Maintenance Technicians to support the production of prestige motor vehicles. This contract role, with potential for permanent placement, involves providing essential engineering maintenance support to maximize efficiency across advanced manufacturing systems. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance and a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background.
• Proven experience in fault-finding and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Conduct rapid fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and lean activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance

Tools

Robotics (ABB)

PLCs (Allen‑Bradley)

Automation

CMMS platforms

Job description

A prominent automotive manufacturer in Solihull seeks experienced Maintenance Technicians to support the production of prestige motor vehicles. This contract role, with potential for permanent placement, involves providing essential engineering maintenance support to maximize efficiency across advanced manufacturing systems. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance and a strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance.