Maintenance Technician – £50,400 – Derby
Benefits include Annual bonus, paid overtime, 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assurance, private healthcare, excellent company car scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to earn an additional 39 holiday hours, and more.
Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation (Earlies, Lates, Nights / Days & Nights rotation)
Why join our client?
Toyota is entering one of the most exciting phases in its UK history. With the all-new GR Corolla going into production at Burnaston from 2026, the business is investing heavily in its team and expanding its Maintenance function to support increased production demand.
- Exciting growth plans with a new model launch in 2026
- World-class training – Become multiskilled with the opportunity to learn PLC programming and more
- Outstanding culture – A supportive employer with brilliant employee engagement
- World-class manufacturing – Work with cutting-edge processes every day
Trust & empowerment – You’ll be given responsibility early in your journey
About the company
Toyota, the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, is recruiting multiple Maintenance Technicians for its prestigious production shops at the Burnaston, Derbyshire plant.
Home to the iconic Toyota Corolla—the world’s most popular vehicle—this state-of-the-art facility has been at the heart of the community since the early 1990s. Today, it employs over 2,000 dedicated team members who all play a vital role in Toyota’s continued success.
As Toyota’s flagship European site, TMUK contributes over £3 billion annually to the group’s £210 billion global turnover and is recognised internationally for its pioneering use of cutting-edge technologies.
The plant consists of five manufacturing shops—Press, Body, Paint, Plastics, and Assembly—each offering its own engineering challenges, from precision stamping to final vehicle build.
About the role
Being a Maintenance Technician at Toyota is about more than just fixing machines — you’ll be at the heart of production, ensuring smooth operation and driving efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out PPM to minimise downtime
- Fault finding using various methods, including PLC diagnostics
- Improving machine reliability through proactive maintenance
- Supporting CI and project-based improvement work
About you
To thrive in this environment, you’ll be proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to doing the job right first time.
- Multiskilled with mechanical or electrical bias
- Already working as a maintenance technician in a factory environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment
- Apprentice trained & NVQ Level 3 qualified
- Comfortable working shifts and supporting overtime when needed
The Benefits
Joining TMUK means working at one of the UK’s most advanced manufacturing sites, where personal development and continuous improvement are part of daily life. Whether you’re looking to grow technically or progress into senior roles, you’ll be given responsibility, autonomy, and the platform to use your problem-solving skills to their fullest.
Interested?
Press apply, call Ashton on 07814 905283, or send your CV to ashton.kenney@ata-recruitment.co.uk
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