Job Description

REQ ID: 130711
JOB TITLE: CNC Operations Skld Associate
SALARY: £44,925
POSTING START DATE: 02/04/2026
POSTING END DATE: 15/04/2026
LOCATION: Coventry

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.

As a CNC Operations Skilled Associate here at JLR, you’ll provide machining solutions to primarily support dynamic model creation (Aerobucks, early assembly feasibility models, jigs, fixtures, soft press tooling).

The role is to program set and run 5 axis CNC machining centres and LFAM (Large format additive manufacturing machines), using a variety of different machine controls and NC software.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two days are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Program, set, and operate 3–5 axis CNC machining centres to produce high quality components for dynamic models, fixtures, and tooling
• Create, modify, and prove out NC programs using both on line machine controls and off line NC programming software
• Set up and run large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) machines, ensuring accurate production of printed parts
• Diagnose and resolve machining or printing issues, working independently or as part of the team to deliver effective engineering solutions
• Maintain safe, efficient, and high standard workshop operations, performing additional tasks as required by the Modelshop Supervisor

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:

• Experience of setting and running a CNC machining centre
• Experience of setting and running additive manufacturing machines (3d printers)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience of cutting a variety of materials, including polyurethane materials (model board).
• Understand basic measurement principles
• Experience of using NC programming software
  
  

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.