Overview
As a qualified skilled professional at JLR, you’ll bring to life era‑defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. You’ll collaborate with other expert technicians and leaders in skilled roles, who lend their insight to help realise our vision of modern luxury. Your dedication to excellence will ensure our production lines run smoothly and meet the highest quality standards. Craft an exceptional career with us.
Responsibilities
A proactive and results‑driven leader focused on optimising plant performance, strengthening maintenance practices, and driving continuous improvement across all operational areas.
* Monitor plant, equipment, and process operations to ensure correct performance, defining and implementing strategies that deliver measurable improvement.
* Track product quality and output data, using insights to formulate targeted Continuous Improvement actions.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives while introducing enhanced maintenance methods.
* Ensure full compliance with all health & safety documentation and PPE requirements.
* Support the TPM autonomous maintenance programme to build capability and ownership.
* Adapt to operational needs by changing shifts, working overtime, or adjusting start times at short notice.
* Apply lean manufacturing techniques and best‑practice working methods to optimise efficiency.
* Coach and lead group leaders to achieve departmental objectives and performance targets.
Qualifications
A skilled mechanical technician with broad experience in maintenance, diagnostics, and repair across complex plant, equipment, and building services systems.
* Strong experience in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance across a wide range of industrial equipment.
* Solid knowledge of reciprocating and screw compressors, including fault‑finding and routine servicing.
* Competent in working with gearboxes, chain drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and site‑wide speed doors.
* Working knowledge of mechanical plant engineering and building services, including heating and ventilation systems.
* Good understanding of QPS, WES, standardised work processes, and the TEM maintenance system.
* Knowledge of company safety procedures, including COSHH and ergonomics requirements.
* Awareness of Building Management Systems, with developing capability that supports wider site operations.
Benefits
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
* Discounted car purchase scheme (open to family members, too)
* A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
* A competitive pension
* A JLR company performance‑related bonus
* An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
* Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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