Vehicle Technician Job Details | JLR in Kenilworth

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.

Event Vehicle Operations (EVO) primary purpose is to deliver JLR vehicles, promptly and in optimum condition, to a broad range of business requirements both static and dynamic. The scale ranges from individual vehicle loans for journalists to fleets of up to 100 vehicles to support New Model Launch Events or significant marketing needs. The Department also provides a comprehensive External Events service globally; manages vehicle fleets for internal customers e.g. Press; UK NSC; Photographic; Launch Fleets, and prepares vehicles to the highest cosmetic standards for all major Motor Shows.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you will be responsible for processing all vehicles through Event Vehicle Operations workshop, supporting high profile vehicles up to and including one off vehicles for new model reveals at International motor shows, and large fleets of Dynamic launch vehicles for Global media launch events. Here’s what to expect:

• Conduct modifications and repairs to vehicles including and 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.
• Use Hunter Geometry, wheel changing machine and wheel balancing equipment (training provided where required).
• Pre Delivery Inspections (P.D.I) and Warranty updates including Ris.
• Develop and implement whole vehicle N.V.H and sealing packages to support launch activities.
• Adopt world class 5S and Lean principles to support daily workshop objectives.

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:

• Good Knowledge of JLR whole vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Hybrid systems including BEV, PHEV and MHEV systems.
• Knowledge of Topix and Topix cloud.
• Full UK Driving License (6 Points maximum).
• Flexible work location and ability to support vehicle product launches and motor shows around the world.
• Understanding of SQDCME and LEAN behaviours to support Vehicle operations business enablers.
• Knowledge & practical understanding of H & S, C.O.S.H.H. and environmental procedures.

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.