Maintenance Technician
Salary: £52,000 (including shift allowance & bonus) + Car Scheme & Benefits
Shift Pattern: Weekend Nights – 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Benefits: 5 Days Off Every Week, Car Scheme, Overtime at x1.5, Generous Holiday Allowance, Competitive Pension, Sick Pay, Designated Parking with EV Charging Points, Premium Uniform, Excellent Facilities.
The Business
Auxtronic is partnered with a global leader in the manufacture of premium automobiles.
With an impressive £150+ billion in annual revenue, our client is recognised worldwide as a powerhouse of innovation, technology, and luxury craftsmanship within the automotive industry.
Their Birmingham plant manufactures next-generation three- and four-cylinder petrol and hybrid engines, employing over 1,000 highly skilled professionals and playing a vital role in the company’s international production network.
Producing more than one finished engine every minute and machining over a million components annually, this facility represents the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing and automation. The business continues to invest heavily in its people, plant, and technology to drive efficiency and excellence.
The Role: Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician within a fully automated engine assembly plant, responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of a wide range of automated production machinery.
- Carry out electro-mechanical maintenance on Conveyor Systems, Robotics, Monorails, Lifting Equipment, and Engine Assembly Machinery.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and replacing defective components.
- Reduce downtime through proactive fault detection and preventive maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement to maximise efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
- Utilise PLC systems, Multi-Meters, and Schematic Diagrams for advanced fault finding and troubleshooting.
- Assist with project-based installations, commissioning, and testing of new plant machinery and systems.
Entry Requirements
- Qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance, ideally gained through a recognised apprenticeship.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Maintenance Engineer within a high-speed manufacturing environment (Automotive or FMCG preferred).
- Skills: Strong Mechanical and Electrical maintenance skills with proven fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
About Auxtronic
Auxtronic is committed to equality in the workplace and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
We specialise in engineering recruitment, representing clients within manufacturing, distribution, and automation industries throughout the UK and Europe.
Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and always welcomes contact from engineers interested in career progression or companies looking to grow their technical teams.
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