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Rotating Machines Tester/Fitter Technician

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REQ ID: 132442
JOB TITLE: Rotating Machines Tester/Fitter Technician
SALARY: £46,272
POSTING START DATE: 27/08/2026
POSTING END DATE: 10/09/2026
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.
As a Rotating Machines Tester/Fitter Technician here at JLR, you'll play a key role in preparing, instrumenting and testing propulsion systems, generating the high-quality data that supports engineering decisions across current and future programmes. You'll work at the forefront of propulsion development, supporting a wide range of test activities including durability, performance, emissions, certification and research programmes. This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a collaborative environment while contributing to the development of innovative powertrain technologies.
What To Expect
In this role, no two days 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:
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- Preparing, instrumenting and installing units under test to meet programme requirements
- Operating propulsion test facilities and supporting the delivery of accurate and repeatable test data
- Conducting inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification activities on propulsion systems and associated equipment
- Supporting data analysis, issue investigation and root cause activities to improve product and test quality
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and continuous improvement within the test environment
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:
- Hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Automotive or Motor Vehicle Engineering
- Demonstrating practical experience working with engines, powertrain systems or mechanical test equipment in an engineering environment
- Applying strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills while working to technical procedures and specifications
- Using instrumentation, measurement equipment or data acquisition systems to support testing activities
- Working effectively within a safety-critical environment whilst maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail


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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 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.
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