Laboratory Technician

JLR; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave

4 week paternity leave

Competitive pension

Company performance-related bonus

Education and training funding

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Job summary

JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton invites a Laboratory Technician to support EDU and battery production through metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analysis. You will verify drawings and specifications, perform cleanliness tests, and report results to engineers and customers, fostering high-quality, safe production.

The role integrates with a skilled team and uses advanced test equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with materials testing equipment.
• Experience in weld analysis (visual and metallurgical).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Use metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU and battery assembly.
• Perform visual and metallurgical weld analysis.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Escalate issues and feedback results to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Materials testing equipment

Weld analysis

Metallurgical knowledge

Engineering drawing interpretation

Laboratory safety awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or science

Tools

Metallurgical testing equipment

Radiographic testing equipment

Job description

REQ ID: 132717
JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician
SALARY: 48,764
POSTING START DATE: 26/08/2026
POSTING END DATE: 09/09/2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

This Role is required to provide Technical Support to the EPMC, related to the production of EDU and Battery. The main activities will be carrying out metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analysis on EDU, battery, frame extrusions and transmission materials, to confirm drawing specifications are met; as well as performing cleanliness testing, and analysing contaminants from this and other test points in the EPMC. As the EPMC matures, the role may also carry out scheduled spot-audit testing on supplied parts. On completion of testing, the Role will complete test reports as required and feedback results to customers, escalating issues as necessary, and interrogating SPC data to identify trends.

What To Expect

• Use metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess any component according to standard test processes, as required by Engineering specification or drawing; or to support diagnosis of a failure or non-conformance.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU and battery assembly.
• Perform visual and metallurgical weld analysis
• Perform radiographic analysis of components
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment.
• Experience of weld analysis, both visually and from a metallurgical perspective.
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment, and experience in applying this know-how
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory safety practices, able to act on potential concerns
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase (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
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*
• Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

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 from all backgrounds are welcome.

If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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