Maintenance Technician

JLR; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support their production capabilities. In this role, you will maintain automated systems, ensure efficient operations, and contribute to safety practices. Candidates should possess a BTec Level 3 in mechanical or electrical maintenance and have relevant manufacturing experience. This position offers various benefits, including a competitive pension and educational support aimed at professional development.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase scheme

52-week maternity leave policy

4-week paternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Qualifications

• Indentured apprenticeship to BTec Certificate Level 3 standard in related subject.
• Experience in a manufacturing or automated environment is essential.
• Ability to work with PLC and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and efficient production performance as part of a maintenance team.
• Ensure uptime of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain automated equipment and technologies effectively.
• Contribute to equipment automation projects.
• Promote safe working practices.

Skills

Knowledge of PLC/Electrical Control/Mechanical Systems

Maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production/automated environment

Team collaboration

Education

BTec Certificate Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical maintenance

Job description

Job Overview

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 realise 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. We’re on a growth journey, thinking beyond the challenges of today to create the cars of tomorrow. Our growth and development in technology and people has created opportunities for Maintenance Technicians to support various shift patterns at our Solihull plant. If you have a positive work ethic, enjoy working in a team environment and are passionate about engineering excellence, we want to hear from you.

What to Expect

You’ll work at state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities supporting production line manufacturing equipment and innovative technologies so they run like clockwork. Whether diagnosing faults or improving performance, you’ll contribute to the growing world of electric cars.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Work as part of the maintenance team to deliver safe and efficient production performance
• Ensure equipment uptime
• Maintain manufacturing technologies including automated equipment (robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment)
• Contribute to equipment and automation projects
• Promote safe working practices

What You’ll Need

• Indentured apprenticeship to BTec Certificate Level 3 standard (or equivalent qualification) in a subject related to mechanical/electrical maintenance/engineering
• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing/production/automated environment
• Knowledge of PLC/Electrical Control/Mechanical Systems
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship (this role is not eligible for sponsorship)

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase scheme (open to family members, too)
• 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy (other parental leave policies available)
• Competitive pension
• JLR company performance‑related bonus
• 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
• Inclusive and welcoming culture, with reasonable adjustments available during recruitment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.