Job Description

REQ ID: 131243
JOB TITLE: Facility R&M Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 01/04/2026
POSTING END DATE: 15/04/2026
LOCATION: Solihull

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.

As a Reliability Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficient maintenance of the Stampings Facilities/equipment. Maximise operational uptime and minimise downtime. Trouble shoot equipment failures and optimise maintenance practices to enhance plant efficiency and asset longevity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A role focused on improving equipment performance, strengthening maintenance strategies, and supporting cross‑functional initiatives to maximise operational reliability.

• Diagnose and analyse the root causes of equipment failures and operational issues to prevent recurrence
• Develop and implement reliability‑focused strategies and improvement actions to enhance equipment performance
• Monitor and interpret key performance indicators to track maintenance effectiveness and operational health
• Contribute to FMEA activities to shape maintenance strategies and drive targeted equipment improvements
• Assess equipment condition using CBM techniques such as thermography, acoustic imaging and oil analysis
• Use the CMMS to log, execute and close equipment defects, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance records
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on downtime‑reduction initiatives, facility obsolescence projects and vendor‑supported maintenance solutions
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Ideally, you'll join our team with time served within a Maintenance background as well as this you'll:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of reliability principles and maintenance practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Completed one of the following qualifications in relevant Engineering - Government Approved Apprenticeship, Craftsman Certificate, or a Level 3 in one of the following - BTEC, NVQ, OCR Cambridge Nationals or National Diploma

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
• Flexible working*
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

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.

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.