• Job Description

  Req#: 129350

  REQ ID: 129350
  JOB TITLE: Fitter/Tester
  SALARY: £44,925

  START DATE: 03/07/2025
  POSTING END DATE: 17/07/2025
  LOCATION: Coventry

  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 seeking an experienced Fitter/Tester to join our team at the Whitley Site Fabrication Machine Shop. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering machining solutions to support low-volume prototype builds.
  Key responsibilities include setting, operating, and programming both manual and CNC milling machines, lathes, and other equipment such as grinders, guillotines, and presses.
  

  WHAT TO EXPECT

  In this role You will be producing / modifying components which could be a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials for different departments including Engine Build, Electronic Drive Unit Build and onsite Test Facilities. Here’s what to expect:

  • Self-inspect and control quality of work manufactured
  • Willing to support others and capable of working on own to provide solutions to a variety of machining applications
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time
  • 5s, TPM and housekeeping within the Fabrication & Machine Shop
  • Reading and interpreting drawings
  • Working efficiently and effectively
  • Maintains a safe and clean workstation

  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:

  • NVQ level 3 in relevant field
  • Experience in setting, operating and programming XYZ, Proto Trak SMX control and 3-axis CNC Machinery
  • Experience in manufacturing components on a manual Lathe and Miller
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and measurement principles with relevant experience using CAD software
  • Experience of cutting a variety of materials, ferrous and non-ferrous and fabrication and Welding experience
  • Capable of working on own to provide solutions to machining issues
  • Knowledge and practical understanding of H&S, COSHH and environmental procedures

  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 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.

• About the company

  Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC is the holding company of Jaguar Land Rover Limited, and is a British multinational automotive company which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles.

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