Facilities Engineering Engineer in Knowsley

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you will be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You will 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. Join our Plant Engineering team in Trim & Final at Halewood, where you will play a key role in supporting both current and future vehicle programmes.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide hands-on engineering support, drive production efficiency, and ensure the reliability and performance of all associated plant equipment. You will take accountability for first line response to equipment and process issues, working proactively to minimise downtime and optimise operations.

In this role, with an agile, forward-thinking mindset, you will be part of a collaborative team that champions continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success. Here’s what to expect:

• To work as part of the plant engineering team to ensure a safe and efficient production performance is delivered within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Environment framework.
• Analysis of facility data to investigate and improve the performance and efficiency throughout the production system. This will be carried out by integrating closely with other manufacturing departments and technologies.
• Manage the implementation of all facility modifications and ensure all related documentation is updated accurately.
• Key stakeholder and customer for the upfront manufacturing teams during the install on new model facilities throughout the final assembly area.
• Provide technical expertise to team problem solving activities to accurately identify root cause, corrective, and preventative actions.
• Comply to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards/risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• To accurately investigate and present engineering solutions to the senior management team.

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

• Technical (mechanical) engineering skills gained within the manufacturing industry.
• Detailed knowledge of automation systems (robot cells, overhead/floor conveyors, AGVs, glazing facilities, high-speed cranes, fluid fill equipment and bespoke automation systems).
• Microsoft package elements: Power Point, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook & Teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety processes/procedures.
• Previous maintenance experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience of Environmental controls and practices.
• Knowledge of Quality Operating Systems procedures & deliverables.

Discounted car purchase (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 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. Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.