Maintenance Leader — Battery Assembly & Automation

JLR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car purchase discount

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Pension

Bonus

Learning scheme

Support networks

Life insurance

Income protection

Flexible working

Job summary

JLR in Birmingham is recruiting for a Maintenance Leader to drive the maintenance team at the Battery Assembly Centre. You will lead shift teams, ensure safe and efficient production, and maintain all manufacturing assets and equipment across the facility.

You will oversee running checks, PPM and CM activities, coordinate resources, and champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement within a high-tech manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance operations role within manufacturing.
• Maintenance engineering skills gained in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear, effective cross-functional communication.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and solve issues.
• Customer-driven mindset and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of PLCs/automation and control/mechanical systems.
• Maintenance knowledge that supports operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the maintenance team to ensure a safe and efficient production performance.
• Ensure safety metrics are achieved and that hazards are addressed with appropriate training.
• Support and manage area staffing to meet operational targets.
• Own and lead 5S and workplace organisation activities to standard.
• Lead the team in running checks, Planned Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance.
• Coordinate resources to place the right people with the right tools at the right time.
• Lead major breakdown PPS board from tipping point to CRO.

Job description

JLR in Birmingham is recruiting for a Maintenance Leader to drive the maintenance team at the Battery Assembly Centre. You will lead shift teams, ensure safe and efficient production, and maintain all manufacturing assets and equipment across the facility.

You will oversee running checks, PPM and CM activities, coordinate resources, and champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement within a high-tech manufacturing setting.