Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer

Location: Solihull, Lode Lane, JLSH, B92 8NW
Rate: -33.34 per hour Umbrella
Contract Duration: Until 31/12/2026

About the Role

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