Maintenance Process Leader

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Allowance

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Wolverhampton is recruiting a Maintenance Process Leader to strengthen our electrification maintenance team at the EPMC. You will lead a small team of technicians, delivering safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations across multiple production lines.

You will drive proactive maintenance (PPM/PM), own assets and budgets in SAP, and collaborate with R&M, production and external partners to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder communication skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (minimum) in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive maintenance strategies (PPM/PM) to maximise uptime.
• Own assets, history, systems and budgets using SAP and maintenance tools.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, R&M, vendors and contractors to meet objectives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

People management

Problem-solving

SAP user

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

SAP

Job description

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REQ ID: 131536 JOB TITLE: Maintenance Process Leader SALARY: £41,298 - £55,000 + Shift Allowance POSTING START DATE: 09/09/2026 POSTING END DATE: 23/09/2026 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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the time of application, as the role is not eligible for sponsorship

We have an opportunity for the right person to join our electrification maintenance team at the EPMC in Wolverhampton. You will be working a long side 4 other maintenance process leaders and will have a team TL’s and IMT’s reporting directly into you. This role will be aligned to one of the technologies within EDU/BATTERY.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you will take accountability for leading Electrification Maintenance performance across multiple production lines, developing and engaging your team. Delivering safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. Here’s what to expect.

• Lead proactive maintenance strategies (PPM/PM) to maximise uptime and performance.
• Manage people, capability, safety and wellbeing within a safe system of work.
• Own assets, history, systems and budgets using SAP and maintenance tools.
• Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement and audit readiness (PQ, CQ, External).
• Collaborate with production, R&M, vendors and contractors to deliver shared objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Proven maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (minimum) in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Confident user of SAP and modern maintenance technologies.
• Experience with Lean systems, safety standards and compliance.

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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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