Maintenance Systems and Processes Lead

Jaguar & Land Rove; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking a Maintenance Systems and Processes Lead to design and implement unified maintenance systems. The role demands strong skills in Total Productive Maintenance and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include standardising practices, enhancing productivity, and developing team capabilities. With competitive pay and a supportive culture, this position offers an opportunity to innovate in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance strategy pillars.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance teams within manufacturing.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Capture current state of maintenance operations using structured SWOT analysis.
• Work to track progress against the multi-year roadmap.
• Standardise systems and processes across all Technology areas.

Skills

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Job description

Maintenance Systems and Processes Lead – £51,534 - £55,000 – Solihull – 23/12/2025 – 09/01/2026

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you’ll be the hands‑on expert who brings innovation to life. You’ll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem‑solvers and use cutting‑edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era‑defining vehicles that people across the world know and love.

The Maintenance Systems and Processes Lead is responsible for partnering with Solihull’s maintenance teams to design and implement a unified set of systems and processes. While progress has begun, significant work remains.

Historically, Solihull’s maintenance groups have operated independently within their own technologies, resulting in inconsistent practices and a lack of standardisation. This has negatively impacted plant performance across key metrics, including:

• Operational Performance Rate (OPR)
• Right First Time (RFT) / First Time Through (FTT), driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
• Cost Per Unit (CPU)

In collaboration with Solihull Operational Maintenance Managers, this role will establish and deploy a single, comprehensive maintenance framework aligned with the Global Maintenance Strategy, covering all plant equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Capture current state of Solihull maintenance operations using structured SWOT analysis, data sets, and benchmarking against JIPM/TPM standards.
• Work with each Technology area to track progress against the multi‑year roadmap, driving KPI improvements.
• Standardise systems and processes across all Technology areas, moving teams from reactive to proactive maintenance with measurable performance tracking.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) rollout through Steering Committees, activity teams, and robust sustainment measures to avoid past failures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, GMS, IDT, Digital & Innovation, GME) to integrate maintenance into wider business planning and technology objectives.
• Develop workforce capability via gap‑based training, recruitment, succession planning, and enhanced health & safety practices.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy pillars.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance teams within manufacturing to achieve production targets.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and management across multiple levels of the organisation.
• Hands‑on experience in specifying and implementing automation solutions to drive productivity improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a structured, logical approach to problem solving.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people.

• 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 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 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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.