Junior Maintenance Engineer

Junior Maintenance Engineer / Technician

Coventry

The DRVN Automotive Group recruiting exclusively for a Junior Maintenance Engineer / Technician to join their dynamic team in Coventry to work on the most exciting programmes announced to date.

As a Junior Maintenance Engineer / Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

Overview of the Role

• Junior Maintenance Engineer / Technician
• Salary – £27,000.00
• Holidays: 33 Days Holidays
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location: Coventry

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group is a sector‑leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands. Recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, we are proudly centred around delivering a world‑class customer experience.

Our products Evoluto, along with the reimagination of some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons – including the RS200 and MK1 Escort – places DRVN at the forefront of modern automotive excellence. These projects provide our engineers with an exceptional platform to showcase their skills across various disciplines and be part of some of the most exciting modernisation programmes the industry has ever seen.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Work on automated production equipment and machinery
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Ensure all equipment is serviced and maintained to required standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Fault finding on PLC systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Maintain sensors, drives, motors, and control systems
• Support continuous improvement of automated processes
• Identify recurring faults and implement solutions
• Improve reliability, uptime, and equipment performance (OEE)
• Work in line with HSE regulations
• Ensure equipment complies with PUWER and safety standards
• Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Basic mechanical/electrical knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Apprenticeship or some industry experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment

Right to Work

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Right‑to‑work checks will be carried out in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Equality & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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