Electrical Maintenance Technician

JAGUAR LAND ROVER-2; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their skilled maintenance team. The role involves delivering engineering maintenance support for various manufacturing assets, including automated equipment and robots. Candidates should have a recognized Advanced Apprenticeship in electrical engineering or similar, and experience in maintenance operations. This position offers competitive benefits, including discounted car purchase options and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase scheme

52-week maternity leave

4-week paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Funding for education and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance operations within manufacturing.
• Technical mechanical and electrical automotive engineering skills.
• Knowledge of PLC, Electrical Control, and Mechanical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets.
• Perform electrical maintenance tasks including termination of connectors.
• Fault diagnosis and programming of robots.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis of various motor types

Robot programming

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent in Electrical Maintenance

Job description

REQ ID: 128603

JOB TITLE: Electrical Maintenance Technician

SALARY: GBP44,925 + Shift Allowance

POSTING START DATE: 08/08/2025

POSTING END DATE: 20/08/2025

LOCATION: Solihull

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.

In this electrical biased role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled maintenance team based at our facility in Solihull.

You'll deliver engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets and equipment. Our manufacturing technologies include automated equipment such as robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment.

Through our purpose, vision, strategy, and transformation, you'll demonstrate your maintenance skills, behaviors, and competencies, contributing to the JLR brand heritage. Continuous development makes Solihull one of the UK's most significant manufacturing growth stories.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. Here's what to expect day to day:

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with at least Ladder Logic understanding
• Perform electrical maintenance (e.g., termination of industrial connectors and power sockets)
• Fault diagnosis of various motor types
• Programming robot positions and editing robot programs

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To succeed, you'll need:

• A recognized Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical engineering, electrical maintenance, or relevant subject
• Previous experience in maintenance operations within manufacturing
• Technical mechanical and electrical automotive engineering skills gained in manufacturing
• Knowledge of PLC / Electrical Control / Mechanical Systems
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

BENEFITS

This role offers more than just a job. You can expect:

• Discounted car purchase scheme (including family members)
• 52-week maternity leave and 4-week paternity leave policies, among other parental leave options
• Competitive pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Funding for education, training, and personal development activities
• Access to employee support and social networks

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

JLR is an equal opportunity employer.