REQ ID: 126170
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Leader
SALARY: £38,000 - £48,000

POSTING START DATE: 24/09/2024

POSTING END DATE: 08/10/2024
LOCATION: Solihull  

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. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Maintenance team operates in a safe, quality and delivery orientated role, they work maintaining and improving many types of technology including robotics, automation systems, glazing systems, fluid fill systems and auto secure.  All these systems are controlled by PLC’s and as such, knowledge of any of the above will be an advantage.

As a Maintenance Leader in our trim & final build hall, you'll lead the maintenance team delivering a high-quality service to production. Your responsibilities will include managing shift manpower to achieve uptime and quality requirements, carrying out root cause investigations and counter measures to closure.  You’ll plan, schedule and carry out running checks and repairs as well as drive the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme.  Implementation of company and departmental processes and procedures including safety, 5S methodology, time and attendance, and disciplinary at shift level will be a part of your daily duties.

Moreover, you'll have the ability to plan as well as co-ordinate shutdown and project work with your team and
higher management by delivering cost, quality and timing targets. You'll also liaise with Quality, Project, Purchasing, and Safety teams to reach full technical and commercial alignment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•    A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas/problems
•    Work autonomously and manage day to day issues
•    Lead by example
•    Exemplary time and attendance
•    Demonstrate creators code ethics

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

•    Knowledge of ABB robots, Ethernet IP/IO, PLC’s and safety PLC’s
•    Demonstrable experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving
•    Previous experience in similar role including having knowledge of mechanical/electrical control systems
•    Knowledge of company procedures regarding Safety, COSHH and ergonomics
•    Previous skills of growing and leading a team 
 

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.