Powertrain Test & Fitter Technician

JLR; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car purchase discount

Parental leave policies

Pension

Bonus

Education funding

Employee networks

Job summary

JLR in Coventry is seeking a Rotating Machines Tester/Fitter Technician to prepare, instrument and test propulsion systems, generating high-quality data to support engineering decisions across programmes.

You will operate propulsion test facilities, conduct inspections and fault diagnosis, and contribute to data analysis while upholding safety and quality in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Automotive or Motor Vehicle Engineering.
• Demonstrating practical experience working with engines, powertrain systems or mechanical test equipment in an engineering environment.
• Applying strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills while working to technical procedures and specifications.
• Using instrumentation, measurement equipment or data acquisition systems to support testing activities.
• Working effectively within a safety-critical environment whilst maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, instrumenting and installing units under test to meet programme requirements.
• Operating propulsion test facilities and supporting the delivery of accurate and repeatable test data.
• Conducting inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification activities on propulsion systems and associated equipment.
• Supporting data analysis, issue investigation and root cause activities to improve product and test quality.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and continuous improvement within the test environment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Powertrain experience

Safety-critical environment

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship / NVQ in Mechanical/Automotive

Tools

Mechanical test equipment

Job description

JLR in Coventry is seeking a Rotating Machines Tester/Fitter Technician to prepare, instrument and test propulsion systems, generating high-quality data to support engineering decisions across programmes.

You will operate propulsion test facilities, conduct inspections and fault diagnosis, and contribute to data analysis while upholding safety and quality in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.