REQ ID: 128980
JOB TITLE: Prototype Vehicle Technician
SALARY: £44,925

START DATE: 30/05/2025
POSTING END DATE: 13/06/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

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.

We are the primary workshop group tasked with preparing and maintaining JLR’s very large fleet of engineering test vehicles for sign off testing, to enable the business to deliver world class products into the marketplace. We cover a broad array of work, from a simple tyre change through to a full body re-shell and everything in between.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks 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:

• Conduct modifications and repairs to vehicles
• Conduct measurements and inspections of vehicles
• Fit, test & remove electrical / electronic / mechanical vehicle components 
• Provide comprehensive technical feedback, fault identification and problem diagnosis utilising diagnostic equipment as necessary
• Support general mechanical vehicle fitting activities
• Provision of this support for short periods overseas
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

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:

• Level 3 C&G, NVQ or IMI in Auto Electrical disciplines, Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance or similar
• Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred
• Expert level knowledge of motor vehicles
• Full driving licence
• Experience of working on pre-production vehicles is desirable, but not essential

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.