Mechanical Maintenance Technician

JAGUAR LAND ROVER-2; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive manufacturer as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Solihull. You will be part of a skilled maintenance team, ensuring production lines run smoothly and efficiently. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, fitting work, and collaborating on automation projects. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with relevant qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a legacy of modern luxury vehicles.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance operations within manufacturing.
• Technical mechanical and electrical skills gained in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical Preventative Maintenance Checks on machinery.
• Fitting work on machinery and equipment.
• Collaborating with operational teams in managing maintenance operations.

Skills

Technical mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Knowledge of PLC

Education

Relevant indentured or advanced modern apprenticeship qualification

Job description

REQ ID: 128593

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Salary: GBP44,925 + Shift Allowance

Posting Start Date: 13/05/2025

Posting End Date: 27/05/2025

Location: Solihull

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 realize 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.

In this mechanically biased role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dynamic maintenance team based at our facility in Solihull.

You'll deliver excellence by providing engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets and equipment. Our manufacturing technologies include automated equipment such as robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment. Whether you're an electrical engineer or a multiskilled engineer, you will receive all the training and support you require to build on your current qualifications and experience.

Through our purpose, vision, strategy, and transformation, you will demonstrate your maintenance skills, behaviors, and competencies in all you do, contributing to the JLR brand heritage. Continuous development means that Solihull represents one of the greatest manufacturing growth stories in the UK for a generation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of the Maintenance team, your roles will include:

1. Carrying out mechanical Preventative Maintenance Checks on a range of machinery and mechanical equipment.
2. Fitting work on machinery and equipment.
3. Contributing to all equipment and automation projects (maintenance and improvement).
4. Collaborating with operational teams across the site and support functions in managing maintenance operations.
5. Reading and interpreting Mechanical/Pneumatic & Hydraulic drawings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

1. Previous experience in maintenance operations within manufacturing.
2. Technical mechanical and electrical skills gained in automotive manufacturing.
3. Knowledge of PLC, electrical control, and mechanical systems.
4. Relevant indentured or advanced modern apprenticeship qualification.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture. Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to discuss their needs with our recruiters.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're interested in the role but unsure if you meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply. We believe in people's potential to grow and develop within their roles, making the experience of living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is an equal opportunity employer.