Job Description

REQ ID: 132022
JOB TITLE: Joining Technician
SALARY: £47,196
POSTING START DATE: 11/06/2026
POSTING END DATE: 25/06/2026
LOCATION: Solihull

SHIFT: 3 Shift 6:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-6:00

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.

This role will maintain, operate and optimise the Rivet process. In addition, this role adheres to standardised work processes, proactively engages in improvement activities and contributes to the achievement of the team as well as being responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for themselves and others.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Support the efficient delivery of production operations by driving quality, safety, and continuous improvement within the team, ensuring all processes align with company standards and performance targets.

• Support the operational team in achieving production targets while meeting key metrics such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
• Manage and optimise the riveting process to maintain a near fault-free production standard
• Contribute to Integrated Production System and quality operating standards to ensure consistent manufacturing excellence
• Actively suggest and support continuous improvement ideas within the work group
• Take responsibility for personal and team health and safety, ensuring compliance at all times
• Maintain high-quality standards in all work and promptly raise and escalate issues to resolve problems effectively
• Ensure adherence to company policies and maintain 5S standards, supporting an organised and efficient working environment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

A detail-oriented and safety-focused professional capable of working in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with the skills, qualifications, and adaptability required to contribute effectively to team and operational success.

• Ability to accurately follow detailed working instructions to ensure consistent and safe task completion
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality standards and minimise errors
• Proven knowledge and experience in meeting and supporting safety performance metrics
• Able to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure production environments
• Works collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals and targets
• Flexible and agile in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
• Holds a relevant Engineering qualification, such as a Government Approved Apprenticeship, Craftsman Certificate, or Level 3 qualification (BTEC, NVQ, OCR Cambridge Nationals, or National Diploma)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 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.

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.