REQ ID: 133073
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician NVQ Qualification Pathway
SALARY: £42,142 + Shift Allowance, Increasing to the qualified Maintenance Technician salary upon completion  
POSTING START DATE: 11/11/2026   
POSTING END DATE: 9/12/2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

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.

You have the skills. You have the experience. Now gain the qualification to match.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who maintains complex equipment, diagnoses faults and keeps production moving? Have you built your career through hands-on experience, but never needed a formal qualification? Now is your opportunity to gain the recognition your skills deserve and take your career further. 

Join JLR and turn your proven maintenance experience into a fully funded, nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, without stepping away from work or attending college. You will earn, learn and develop while working with advanced automation and electrification technology at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre.

From solving complex faults to improving equipment performance, you will play a vital role in keeping our facilities running, our production lines moving and our vehicles reaching customers on time. This is not about starting again. It is about building on your expertise, gaining the qualification to match and unlocking new possibilities for your future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You'll work at state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, supporting production line manufacturing equipment and innovative technologies. Whether diagnosing faults or improving performance, you'll contribute to the growing world of automotive manufacturing while developing your skills through a nationally recognised qualification.

Here's what to expect day to day:

• Work as part of the maintenance team to deliver safe and efficient production performance
• Responding to breakdowns and implementing controls to deliver minimal downtime using safe working practice
• Carrying out PM checks, running checks and ensuring completion to schedule
• Implementing permanent corrective actions to recurring issues
• Carrying out weekend and shutdown work and delivering projects in line with business requirements
• Undertaking training and completing your Level 3 NVQ qualification

THE PROGRAMME

You’ll be required to create a portfolio of evidence to prove your competence in the role which will include your day-to-day tasks in the Maintenance team. You’ll be supported by an independent assessor and will be allocated time at your workplace to complete your portfolio. The qualification will be fully funded by JLR and we anticipate completion to be within 12-15 months, although dependent on your experience this could be completed sooner.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Along with your curiosity and commitment to crafting your skills, you’ll need:

• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing / production/ automated environment.
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship support by JLR (this 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
• A relocation package is available for candidates open to moving for this role

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.