REQ ID: 117915
JOB TITLE: Hydraulic Technician
SALARY: £37,000 - £45,000
POSTING START DATE: 22/05/2024
POSTING END DATE: 05/06/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
JLR is looking for a Hydraulic Technician to join our Brakes Engineering Department. You will be part of the Brakes Engineering Department that has responsibility for the design and release of Foundation brakes, Modulation & Transmission systems. You will have complete emersion within Chassis and Braking systems, working on the production line to have hands on approach and to investigate and problem solve when needed.
Within this the Hydraulic Transmission has responsibility for the design, development, sign off and production implementation of Brake Pipes, Brakes Hoses, Pad wear warning and Brake Fluid.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- The Hydraulic Technician Build & Launch Support Engineer support the delivery of the technical and gateway deliverables on all JLR Brakes programmes.
- You will be in attendance for Design build confirmation – Virtual and physical build events at multiple locations.
- You will be investigating build issue problems, clarification and reporting back to the team.
- To design, build and configure corner rise and fall rigs – for design definition or verification.
- Liasing with UK & CEI off shore team, build teams and supplier base contacts
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Essential:
- Knowledge of automotive Chassis and/or Brake systems.
- Technical project management experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to confidently present issue status reports to Gaydon Design core team, Suppliers and if required Programme/Launch teams.
- Comprehensive ability to work with MS Office applications and manage large numbers of records in different formats. Able to handle and process necessary measurement/test data to draw robust conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong time management and planning capability, managing multiple and at times conflicting demands.
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.