Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Operations
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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. xsabvtc
Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty.
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