Maintenance Leader

REQ ID: 132428
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Leader
SALARY: £41,298.57 - £45,000
POSTING START DATE: 21/07/2026
POSTING END DATE: 17/08/2026 
LOCATION: Solihull  

SHIFT: 4-shift, 21:00 - 06:00, 13:30 - 21:00, 06:00 - 13:30, 06:00 - 18:00 at weekends and a rest week every 4 weeks

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. 

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

As a Maintenance Leader at JLR, you’ll play a key role in keeping some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies performing at their best. Leading a skilled team within our Trim & Final operations, you’ll help deliver quality, efficiency and innovation while creating opportunities to grow your leadership and technical expertise.

This is your chance to work with pioneering brands and products at the forefront of innovation, where curiosity is encouraged, achievements are recognised, and your potential can flourish.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You'll be at the heart of a fast-moving manufacturing environment, leading maintenance activity that keeps production running safely and efficiently. From developing your team to improving automation and reliability, you’ll make a visible impact every day while working alongside experts across the business.

Here’s what to expect:

• Leading and developing a team of maintenance professionals to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost and environmental targets


• Managing planned preventative maintenance programmes, running checks and repairs to maximise equipment performance and uptime


• Responding to breakdowns, coordinating root cause investigations and implementing lasting corrective actions


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving maintenance processes and supporting automation enhancement projects


• Collaborating with production, engineering, quality, safety and project teams to deliver business objectives and operational excellence

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills and experiences that you’ll need to help you succeed here, including:

• Previous experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment


• Understanding of mechanical and electrical control systems, with knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automation technologies


• Demonstrable experience of problem solving, fault diagnosis and delivering continuous improvement initiatives


• Experience of leading, supporting and developing teams while managing operational priorities and performance


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, preventative maintenance practices and workplace safety standards such as COSHH

At JLR, we’re redefining Modern Luxury through innovation, creativity and collaboration. You’ll be joining a culture where everyone belongs, individuality is celebrated, and diverse perspectives help us do things differently. With tailored benefits, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry, you’ll have the support to continuously grow and develop while helping shape our shared future.

If you're ready for the challenge and want to unleash your inner passion in an environment where success is recognised and potential is unleashed, we'd love to hear from you.

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 (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


• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
  
  

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.