Maintenance Technician in UK

Summary

Due to our continued growth, YASA is looking for a Maintenance Technician. You will be providing mechanical and electrical support on a hi-tech, automated assembly line. We are looking for a hard-working enthusiastic individual who is keen to work in a dynamic and exciting fast-moving environment.

• Repairing faults as the first port of call for machine breakdowns.
• Providing technical support to achieve production output standards.
• Planning and executing pro-active preventative maintenance programs to minimise downtime.
• Working from mechanical, schematics drawings to assist with fault-finding.
• Advising on technical issues, whilst liaising with engineers and the production team as well as supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Monitoring machine performance.

To succeed in this role, we believe you'll need:

• To be qualified to 17th Edition level or equivalent, with a good knowledge of fault finding and repair in electrical and mechanical
• Proven previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician
• Proven experience with PLCs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as robotics
• To be IT literate and to be able to navigate systems easily
• To be organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems

Though not expected, it would be very beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience in an automotive environment
• Experience of working within IATF16949 quality system environment

Our mission is to lead the design and delivery of the best electric motor technology available. We believe that diversity of thought, and experience is a key driver of innovation. Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they check all boxes. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point, please still get in touch. We’d love to have an initial chat and see if you could add value.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• 28 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private medical plan with Bupa
• 4 x death in service
• Company car scheme

About YASA

YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with our patented and unique Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation.