Facilities Engineering Engineer

Join our Plant Engineering team in Trim & Final at Halewood, where you'll play a key role in supporting both current and future vehicle programmes. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll provide hands‑on engineering support, drive production efficiency, and ensure the reliability and performance of all associated plant equipment. You'll take accountability for first line response to equipment and process issues, working proactively to minimise downtime and optimise operations.

If you’re looking to make a tangible impact while developing your skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. What to expect In this role, with an agile, forward‑thinking mindset, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that champions continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success. Key Responsibilities Work as part of the plant engineering team to ensure a safe and efficient production performance is delivered within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Environment framework.

Analyse facility data to investigate and improve the performance and efficiency throughout the production system, integrating closely with other manufacturing departments and technologies. Manage the implementation of all facility modifications and ensure all related documentation is updated accurately. Act as the key stakeholder and customer for upstream manufacturing teams during the install on new model facilities throughout the final assembly area.

Provide technical expertise to team problem‑solving activities to accurately identify root cause, corrective, and preventative actions. Comply with health and safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards/risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Accurately investigate and present engineering solutions to the senior management team.

Key Skills & Experience Technical (mechanical) engineering skills gained within the manufacturing industry. Detailed knowledge of automation systems (robot cells, overhead/floor conveyors, AGVs, glazing facilities, high‑speed cranes, fluid fill equipment and bespoke automation systems). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook & Teams).

Knowledge of health and safety processes/procedures. Previous maintenance experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role. Experience in environmental controls and practices; knowledge of Quality Operating System procedures & deliverables.

Additional Information Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you’ll be the hands‑on expert who brings innovation to life. You’ll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem‑solvers and use cutting‑edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era‑defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury.

Together, let’s create the exceptional. Benefits Discounted car purchase (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. Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.

Flexible working. Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependent on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. 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.

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