MLA Control Engineer, Blue Shift

Jaguar & Land Rove; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity/Paternity leave policy

Company performance bonus

Education & training funding

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull seeks an MLA Control Engineer to act as the technical lead for maintenance, processes and problem solving in a world-class, high-performance production facility. You will guide teams through diagnostics, drive process improvements and strengthen capability with targeted upskilling.

The role requires deep knowledge of PLCs, safety systems and drive technologies, with responsibility to champion continuous improvement and rapid fault resolution across complex machinery.

Qualifications

• Depth of experience in maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Government approved apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Strong PLC and electrical control system knowledge.
• Ability to lead fault-finding and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the maintenance team for safe, efficient production performance.
• Lead teams through complex problem solving and equipment upgrades.
• Monitor equipment performance to improve cycle times and efficiencies.
• Plan and drive facility improvements through change processes in line with standards.
• Develop training plans and deliver technical and process training.

Skills

PLC expertise

Pilz safety systems

Control networking

Inverters & drives

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

team leadership

Education

Electrical or systems related apprenticeship/qualification

Tools

Pilz Safety Systems

Inverters & Drives

Job description

SHIFT PATTERN: Rotational Shift Pattern applies (Mornings, Evenings, Nights) with shift permia + overtime availability

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. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.

Join us as an MLA Control Engineer where you'll be the technical lead / the "Go To" subject matter expert for maintenance, processes, and problem solving across Solihull's world class, high performance production facility.

You'll guide teams through complex diagnostics, drive meaningful engineering improvements, and strengthen capability through targeted upskilling.

You'll be coming to this role with depth of knowledge applied to a PLC control systems facility and have the opportunity to champion continuous improvement, apply logical fault finding, and resolve issues with speed and precision - making a real impact on operational excellence.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Provide technical support to the maintenance team focusing on safe and efficient production performance delivery.
• Lead teams through complex problem solving and project improvements such as planning equipment upgrades and machinery modifications, identifying faults and investigating equipment breakdowns.
• Equipment performance monitoring (improving cycle times and production efficiencies).
• Manage, plan and develop facility improvements or changes through the facility change process ensuring the correct JLR standards are maintained and controlled.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment failures.
• Develop and train others, and
• Create training plans that include delivery of technical, safety and process training programs

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• You'll have a depth of experience where you are the expert in maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility
• Government Approved Apprenticeship, Craftsman Certificate, Level 3 BTec, NVQ, OCR Cambridge Nationals, OR a National Diploma which is electrical or systems related?
• High level of technical knowledge on PLC's, Pilz Safety Systems, Control Networking, Inverters and Drives
• Significant experience of resolving key constraints using a logical and effective approach to problem solving
• Able to lead, develop and engage a team through fault finding equipment failures and continues improvement projects
• 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.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you'll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• 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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