Maintenance and Repair Technician

Company: Apex Recruitment
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Maintenance and Repair Technician

Location Solihull, West Midlands Contract: Rolling Contract with Permanent Opportunity

Shift Pattern: Rotating 3 shift pattern

Pay Rate: £40.12 per hour Umbrella PAYE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance and Repair Technician to join a leading automotive manufacturing environment supporting production operations by working on various sealant systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and fault-finding on automated sealant application systems, ensuring that equipment reliability, production efficiency, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance and Repair Technician

  • Diagnose and repair faults on automated sealant application equipment and associated systems.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities.
  • Perform mechanical inspections and replace components where required.
  • Support continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with quality procedures.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise equipment downtime.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records where required.
  • Contribute towards maintaining high manufacturing standards across production operations.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong mechanical or maintenance technician background.
  • Experience within automotive, manufacturing, or production environments.
  • Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Contract Information

This position is offered on a rolling contract basis, with the opportunity for permanent employment following a successful review period. The successful Maintenance and Repair Technician will work within a busy manufacturing environment supporting production operations.

Working Hours

Candidates will generally work a rotating three-shift pattern:

  • Mornings: 06:00 – 13:30
  • Afternoons: 13:30 – 21:00
  • Nights: 21:00 – 06:00

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay, and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026