REQ ID: 127990
JOB TITLE: Vehicle Technician
SALARY: £44,925

POSTING START DATE: 03/03/2025
POSTING END DATE: 17/03/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

We’re seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our Field Evaluation Unit (FEU) Operations team – a vital part of the launch process. The FEU Operations team runs a of pre-production vehicles using real-world customer duty cycles to support programme readiness. Your role will be to ensure that these vehicles are updated and maintained to the highest standard.

You will be responsible for the inspection and preparation of prototype vehicles ready for user evaluation, and subsequent electrical and mechanical rectification, maintenance and updating of the vehicles.   

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Completion of Work Requests (OUV/FMS – Jobcards including Initial Vehicle Inspections (IVI’s) in a timely manner and to the required quality standard. 

• Identification and accurate description of major / minor build and quality issues found during vehicle inspections and drive assessments. 

• Understanding and accurate application of all workshop procedures including Safety procedures. 

• Assembly / replacement / repair of electrical & mechanical systems and components as applicable. 

• Diagnose / trace faults, rectify and validate issues.
• Read and interpret harness drawings / repair instructions (Topix) and liaise with engineering departments. 

WHAT YOU NEED

• Must have an indentured/ modern apprenticeship in relevant discipline (Automotive Electrical / Mechanical) or minimum equivalent Level 3 national recognised qualification and provide documented evidence. 

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle assembly / rectification (Electrical & Mechanical).   

• Knowledge of vehicle servicing / maintenance.  
• Previous experience of interpreting harness drawings. 
• Knowledge of PHEV/MHEV/BEV systems would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of TOPIX, FMS / Salesforce / IQM, Corvus and DMD. 

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.