Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.98/hr (Inside IR35) Contract length: up to end of 2026 Do you have experience in diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults and carrying out repairs? Step into a role where practical engineering skills make an immediate difference on the production floor. This company is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep vehicle manufacturing moving safely, reliably, and efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, fault finding, and continuous improvement, this Maintenance Technician role offers exactly that, with real ownership of equipment performance. What You Will Do:

• Carry out planned maintenance and inspections to prevent downtime and keep production equipment running at its best.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns by diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic faults.
• Use technical drawings, diagnostic tools, and control system information to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
• Support continuous improvement by reducing downtime and improving reliability across manufacturing assets.
• Work safely by following lockout/tagout procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work at all times.
• Keep accurate records by updating fault logs, completing shift handovers, and maintaining asset histories in maintenance systems such as SAP. What You Will Bring:
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience, including PLC-controlled equipment exposure.
• Familiarity with robotics, welding systems, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals to drive effective repairs.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with production teams, engineers and contractors.
• Continuous improvement mindset, supporting operational excellence initiatives such as TPM, Lean Manufacturing and OEE improvement programs. xwwtmva
• NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline, or an Engineering Apprenticeship pathway. This Maintenance Technician position sits within the manufacturing and engineering sector, supporting the delivery of high-quality output for a major automotive organis...