SITE MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -

OPmobility SE; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE is seeking a maintenance engineer to uphold the paint line and auxiliary systems, ensuring functional and safe operation. The role involves preventive maintenance, supervising external contractors, and contributing to long-term improvements to reduce downtime.

Ideal candidates have an HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering and experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of paint processes and robust problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent).
• Technician certification with a specialty in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics (or equivalent).
• Experience supervising suppliers/contractors.
• Experience working within Manufacturing (essential).
• Paint process knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.
• Maintain highly sensitive equipment (e.g., paint atomizer).
• Lead and participate in 8Ds relating to customer issues and safety.
• Contribute to and deliver long-term solutions to reduce downtime.
• Supervise external companies doing contract maintenance and repair.
• Keep maintenance documentation and stocks of spare parts.
• Support level 1 maintenance training.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the work area.

Skills

Robotics & automation

Supplier/contractor supervision

Manufacturing environment experience

Paint process knowledge (desirable)

Continuous improvement mindset

Problem solving

Education

HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Mission

Ensure that all painting means (paint line and auxiliaries) are kept in a functional and safe condition by dealing with predictive, preventive and curative maintenance, working to SHE requirements accordingly.

Activities

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services
• Maintain highly sensitive equipment (eg paint atomizer)
• Support (and demonstrate flexibility) with paint process technicians when needed in their process daily checks and on other occasions as required fill in for process technician
• Demonstrate understanding of key paint process parameters and the impact of maintenance activities on the final quality of the product
• Repair efficiently paint line and auxiliaries during downtime
• Lead and participate in 8Ds relating to customer issues and safety
• Contribute and deliver good problem solving of daily downtime to put in long term solutions to prevent re-occurance, in particular led component failure analysis.
• Supervise external companies doing contract maintenance and repair
• Seek constant reduction of unscheduled machinery and equipment downtime
• Participate in continuous improvement processes and activities
• Keep & create when necessary maintenance documentation.
• Keep and document stocks of necessary spare parts for painting.
• Getting quotes for improvements or alternative stock.
• Support level 1 maintenance training
• Responsible for cleanliness and tidiness of his/her work area’s
• Effective internal & external customer service: Proactively responds to customer issues in a timely fashion. Takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints, prioritising customers’ long-term interests. Committed to exceeding customer expectations and strives to make sustainable longer term improvements

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• HNC in Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent)
• Technician certification with a specialty in several of the following fields-
• mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics (or equivalent)
• Committed to continuous development of own skills and knowledge, and to undertake training relevant to the role
• Robotics and application processes.
• Previous experience in a similar role (essential)
• Experience supervising suppliers/contractors
• Experience working within Manufacturing (essential)
• Experience within automotive (desirable)
• Paint process basic knowledge (desirable)

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.