Technical Coach

Jaguar & Land Rove; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a technically skilled professional for a hands-on launch role in the BIW Plant Launch team. You will support new Jaguar programmes from launch to full production, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering knowledge, experience with ABB robots, and the ability to facilitate training for operational teams. This rewarding position also offers a variety of employee benefits, including a car purchase scheme and comprehensive parental leave policies.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase scheme

52-week maternity leave policy

JLR performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Access to employee-led support networks

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of communication protocols and safety BUS systems.
• Excellent presentation ability and skill in facilitating training.
• Willingness to work with engineering teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support process and facility design reviews.
• Work with Engineering to report issues during build phases.
• Implement lean manufacturing tools and create process documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of ABB robots

Ability to support advanced manufacturing operations

Strong PC skills including Excel and Google applications

Health & Safety knowledge

Understanding of plant engineering processes

Education

Relevant indentured or advanced modern apprenticeship

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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.

Join the BIW Plant Launch team and play a key role in delivering new Jaguar programmes. This position offers the chance to support a seamless transition from launch build phases into full‑scale production, ensuring exceptional standards in Safety, Quality and Delivery. You’ll contribute to achieving programme targets within budget while helping to exceed customer expectations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A hands‑on launch role focused on supporting new programme delivery, driving robust processes, and ensuring a smooth transition from launch builds into stable, high‑quality production.

• Support process, product and facility design reviews across Solihull and other sites, providing data‑driven plant input and ensuring all deliverables are clearly communicated and met.
• Work with Engineering teams to raise, track and report issues, snags and CCARs throughout online build phases and buy‑off events, supporting timely resolution.
• Provide on‑the-ground support during launch build phases and into as required.
• Facilitate and deliver training for new equipment and processes to relevant operational teams.
• Implement IPS and lean manufacturing tools, including group problem‑solving and the creation of process documentation such as method statements, schedules and risk/ergonomic assessments.
• Contribute to the development of production‑ and maintenance‑friendly facilities, preventative maintenance practices, manuals, and spares availability.
• Generate CCARs and PPS for plant concerns, participate in zone meetings, and use Agile methodology and JIRA to manage tasks and issues effectively.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

A role suited to a technically skilled, safety‑focused professional with strong engineering knowledge and the capability to support advanced manufacturing operations.

• Relevant indentured or advanced modern apprenticeship.
• Strong knowledge of ABB robots, PLCs, communication protocols and safety BUS systems.
• Confident PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, email and Google applications, with strong presentation ability.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety requirements and procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and a valid passport.
• Awareness of JLR product electrification and wider automotive industry developments.
• Working knowledge of plant engineering and body construction activities.

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 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.

WEAREJLR

At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.

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