Product Specialist- Wheeled Excavators

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Stramshall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JCB is seeking a Product Specialist for Wheeled Excavators to manage and innovate their product line. This strategic, cross-functional role requires experience in construction equipment and collaboration across multiple departments. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focusing on employee welfare.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor, dentist and optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction equipment, ideally excavators.
• Experience in a product, technical, or commercial role.
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead global product strategy for wheeled excavators.
• Develop product plans and manage the product roadmap.
• Support product introductions and pricing decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Commercial awareness

Product innovation

Relationship building

Job description

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About the role:

As Product Specialist for Wheeled Excavators, you’ll take ownership of a globally significant product line, helping to shape the future of JCB’s wheeled excavator offering. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure the range is competitive, clearly positioned in the market, and aligned to customer needs. This is a strategic, hands-on role that will see you collaborating across Engineering, Commercial, and Regional Sales teams to grow our global market share and strengthen the “Why Buy JCB” proposition for the X-Series platform.

What does this roleinvolve day to day?

• Leading the global product strategy for wheeled excavators, developing detailed product plans and specifications
• Translating customer feedback and market insight into product improvements, sales tools, and technical documentation
• Managing the product roadmap, including machine options, attachments, and digital features such as LiveLink
• Supporting new product introductions, pricing decisions, and product mix strategies to improve profitability
• Driving the Yellow Series strategy to streamline configuration and reduce product complexity
• Working with Marketing and Sales to develop targeted campaigns, training materials, and launch plans
• Supporting global sales teams with customer visits, product launches, and technical enquiries
• Benchmarking competitor products and offerings to maintain a clear market advantage

This will be suited to you if…

• You have a solid understanding of construction equipment, ideally excavators and are passionate about product innovation
• You’ve worked in a product, technical, or commercial role with exposure to dealers, customers, or international sales teams
• You’re confident communicating technical details in a clear, customer-focused way
• You enjoy working across departments and building strong relationships with Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
• You bring analytical thinking and commercial awareness, using insight to influence product decisions
• You’re flexible and willing to travel to support customers, events, and regional teams around the world

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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