Maintenance Technician NVQ Qualification Pathway

JLR; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted car purchase

Pension

Bonus

Learning and development funding

Relocation package

Employee networks

Descripción de la vacante

JLR Solihull is offering a funded NVQ Level 3 qualification pathway for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The role focuses on maintaining complex equipment, diagnosing faults, and keeping production moving at one of the UK's premier automotive manufacturing sites.

You will gain a Level 3 NVQ while remaining at work, with full funding from JLR, and a clear progression to the qualified Maintenance Technician salary upon completion.

Formación

• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Diagnose faults and support production lines to stay on schedule.
• Work with automated equipment including robotics, conveyors and tooling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety practices.

Conocimientos

Maintenance experience

Automated equipment

Teamwork

Educación

NVQ Level 3

Herramientas

Manufacturing environment tools

Descripción del empleo

REQ ID: 133121

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician NVQ Qualification Pathway

SALARY: £39,981 + Shift Allowance, Increasing to the qualified Maintenance Technician salary upon completion

POSTING START DATE: 11/11/2026

POSTING END DATE: 9/12/2026

LOCATION: Solihull

You have the skills. You have the experience. Now gain the qualification to match.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who maintains complex equipment, diagnoses faults and keeps production moving? Have you built your career through hands-on experience, but never needed a formal qualification? Now is your opportunity to gain the recognition your skills deserve and take your career further.

Join JLR and turn your proven maintenance experience into a fully funded, nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, without stepping away from work or attending college. At JLR Solihull, you’ll earn, learn and develop while helping to keep one of the UK's most significant automotive manufacturing sites moving.

From solving complex faults to improving equipment performance, you will play a vital role in keeping our facilities running, our production lines moving and our vehicles reaching customers on time. This is not about starting again. It is about building on your expertise, gaining the qualification to match and unlocking new possibilities for your future.

What To Expect

You’ll work at state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, supporting production line manufacturing equipment and innovative technologies. Whether diagnosing faults or improving performance, you’ll contribute to the growing world of automotive manufacturing while developing your skills through a nationally recognised qualification.

Here’s what to expect day to day:

• Work as part of the maintenance team to deliver safe and efficient production performance
• Ensure equipment uptime
• Maintain manufacturing technologies including automated equipment (comprising of robots, automated welding and joining equipment, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment)
• Contribute to equipment and automation projects
• Contribute / promote safe working practices
• Undertaking training and completing your Level 3 NVQ qualification

THE PROGRAMME

You’ll be required to create a portfolio of evidence to prove your competence in the role which will include your day-to-day tasks in the Maintenance team. You’ll be supported by an independent assessor and will be allocated time at your workplace to complete your portfolio. The qualification will be fully funded by JLR and we anticipate completion to be within 12-15 months, although dependent on your experience this could be completed sooner.

What You'll Need

• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing / production/ automated environment.
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship support by JLR (this role is not eligible for sponsorship)

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase scheme (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
• A relocation package is available for candidates open to moving for this role

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 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.