Electrician - Maintenance

Jaguar & Land Rove; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified skilled professional to join their maintenance operations team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of production lines, working on various voltage systems and PLCs. This dynamic role offers the chance to engage in diverse tasks, from preventative maintenance to fault diagnosis. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on safety, you will contribute to crafting vehicles that are known and loved worldwide. Join a forward-thinking company that values your potential and fosters an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance operations role is essential.
• Knowledge of PLC and electrical control systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on plant press lines.
• Respond to equipment/process issues with first-line support.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical control systems

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Health and safety processes

Education

NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds qualification

Relevant modern apprenticeship

Job description

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About the Role

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 realize 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.

You will work as part of the maintenance operations team at Castle Bromwich and Solihull Stampings to provide electrical support on our press lines and maintain all associated plant equipment, as well as being the first line response to requests/issues with equipment/processes.

Please note that in this role you will work on a rotating 4-week continental shift pattern and will be compensated with the relevant shift premium.

What to Expect

In this role, no two tasks are the same. You will carry out preventative maintenance on the plant press lines, as well as repairs and project work. Here is what to expect:

1. Working safely on and testing various voltage systems including 24VDC, 110VAC, 415VAC, and relay logic control systems.
2. Using PLCs with Ladder logic.
3. Fault diagnosis of various motor types and knowledge of motor drives (AC, DC, Inverters).
4. Understanding encoders and positional systems.
5. Basic mechanical bench work skills.
6. Reading and cross-referencing Eplan electrical drawings.
7. Knowledge of safety circuits and safety PLCs.

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, you will need the following skills:

1. Experience in a similar maintenance operations role.
2. Knowledge of PLC, electrical control, and mechanical systems.
3. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds qualification, or relevant modern apprenticeship.
4. Knowledge of health and safety processes.
5. Experience applying a logical approach to problem solving.

We work hard to nurture an inclusive and welcoming culture. Candidates may require reasonable adjustments during recruitment; please discuss this with your recruiter.

Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Even if you don’t meet all criteria, we believe in your potential to grow and develop.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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