Vehicle Technician

JLR; Donington CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase scheme

52 weeks maternity leave + 4 weeks p?

Competitive pension

Company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Employee networks

Job summary

JLR is seeking a Vehicle Technician to upgrade pre-production vehicles to retail standards, carrying out electrical, mechanical, body, trim and software rectification. You will diagnose complex issues, work in a specialist workshop, and support global events showcasing JLR products.

The role operates on a day shift (Mon-Thu 07:00–15:30, Fri 07:00–12:00) with potential future shift changes. A trade test occurs in-person at Fen End during interviews.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle assembly and servicing.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of PHEV/MHEV/BEV systems is an advantage.
• Experience using Topix Cloud service tool.

Responsibilities

• Modify and repair vehicles including mechanical evaluations and maintenance.
• Provide technical feedback, fault identification and diagnostics using diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and ensure robust resolutions for production fleets and new model launches.
• Repair or replace major/minor components and interior/exterior panels.
• Perform fault diagnostics and containment for launches.
• Perform software updates through Topix Cloud.

Skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Initiative

PHEV/MHEV/BEV systems

Topix Cloud experience

Tools

Topix Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Fen End

Salary: £46,272

Posting Start Date: 03/11/2026

Posting End Date: 17/11/2026

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 realise 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.

As a Vehicle Technician here at JLR, you'll play a key role in upgrading pre-production vehicles to retail saleable standards, carrying out electrical, mechanical, body, trim and software rectification activities while diagnosing and resolving complex vehicle issues. You'll work with cutting-edge vehicle technologies in a specialist workshop environment, helping deliver high-quality vehicles on time while supporting exciting global events that showcase the very latest JLR products.

The role currently operates on a day shift Monday – Thursday 07.00 – 15.30 and Friday 07.00 – 12.00 (this could be subject to change in future to a 2 shift pattern depending on business requirements)

This role requires a trade test to be completed as part of the interview process in person at Fen End.

What To Expect

In this role, no two days are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Conduct modifications and repairs to vehicles including vehicle mechanical evaluations and maintenance


• Provide comprehensive technical feedback, fault identification and problem diagnosis utilising diagnostic equipment as necessary


• Use of practical problem solving to establish root cause of all electrical faults and ensure robust resolution of all issues for on-going production fleets and new model launch activity requirements


• Repairing or replacement of major, minor units, interior trim and exterior body panels


• Carry out vehicle fault diagnostics and launch containments


• Capability to conduct software download updates through Topix Cloud


• Able to work to engineering instruction sheets

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle assembly, along with vehicle servicing capability


• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision


• Knowledge of PHEV/MHEV/BEV systems would be an advantage


• Experience using Topix Cloud service tool


• Must recognise safe working practices, including Health & Safety and environmental regulations

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 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

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.