Job Description

REQ ID: 132575
JOB TITLE: Propulsion Test & TAG Technicians
SALARY: £48,764
POSTING START DATE: 20.08.2026
POSTING END DATE: 03.09.2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

This role currently operates on a 2 shift pattern (Earlies 06:00-14:00 and Afternoons 14:00-22:00 (less 1 hour on a Friday) but may move to a 3 shift pattern (Earlies, Afternoons and Nights 22:00-06:00)

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. Fuel the exceptional.

At JLR, you'll help ensure our propulsion systems meet the highest quality standards across current and future technologies. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, supporting advanced testing, investigation and continuous improvement activities that shape the future of Modern Luxury.

As a QE Propulsion Technician, you'll play a key role in validating propulsion test processes, supporting investigations and helping deliver robust, reliable products for our clients. It's a chance to channel your curiosity, work with pioneering brands and products, and continuously grow your technical expertise as electrification and testing capabilities evolve.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You'll join a collaborative team focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Working across propulsion testing activities, you'll help ensure testing standards are met while supporting investigations that improve product performance, customer satisfaction and future programmes.

Here's what to expect:

• Supporting propulsion testing, validation and investigation activities to ensure products meet engineering specifications and quality requirements
• Validating test processes and results, ensuring testing standards, conformity requirements and procedures are consistently applied
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues, support problem-solving activities and deliver sustainable improvements
• Developing and maintaining testing processes, facilities, equipment readiness and supporting documentation to improve operational effectiveness
• Analysing propulsion test data and supporting quality investigations, strip-down activities and component assessments to drive quality improvements
  
  

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:

• Holding a STEM NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Demonstrating technical knowledge of propulsion testing, including engines, electric drive units and battery systems
• Applying experience within test cell environments and using relevant testing, calibration and data analysis tools
• Using problem-solving methodologies and analytical skills to investigate issues and support continuous improvement activities
• Building effective relationships across teams, influencing stakeholders and communicating technical information clearly
  
  

At JLR, you'll find an enjoyable experience and environment where everyone belongs. We celebrate individuality, embrace uniqueness and create opportunities for people to maximise their full potential. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to tailored benefits, learning opportunities and a culture of creativity where success is recognised. Join us and help shape our shared future while delivering meaningful improvements for JLR, our clients, our communities and our planet.

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.