Apprentice Production Technician Level 3 in Wolverhampton

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production.

In this multi-skilled role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dynamic maintenance team based at our brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility in Wolverhampton. You’ll deliver excellence by providing engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets and equipment. Our manufacturing technologies include automated equipment comprising of robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment.

Whether you’re an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or a multiskilled engineer, you will receive all the training and support you require to build on your current qualifications and experience. The role will offer you the chance to gain some of the industry’s best training including Siemens Training, Kuka Robotics Training and also ABB Robotics Training. You will also have the chance to work in one of the most modern and cleanest factories in the area where people really enjoy their work.

You will be working on machinery that is being used to build Battery Packs, Electric Drive Units and other Electrification machinery. You will be part of the growing world of electric cars and helping JLR to continue to grow in this area.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of the Maintenance team you will be:

• First response to breakdowns and controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practices
• Carrying out PM checks, running checks and ensure completion to schedule
• Implementing permanent corrective actions to reoccurring issues
• Carrying out weekend/shutdown work and deliver projects as per business requirements
• Willingness to undertake training as and when required by the business

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

• A relevant Level 3 NVQ/BTEC/City and Guilds in Engineering
• Significant experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC Machining Centres, Systems and Procedures including Conveyor systems, Gantry and auxiliary equipment, Machining Aluminium or Steel, or previous experience in a Maintenance profession in a high volume production environment
• Good working knowledge of Siemens PLC’s and Electrical fault finding techniques

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.