Body Shop Maintenance Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Tata Technologies is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role description
At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Body Shop Maintenance Engineer to be based at our customer’s site in Solihull
Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast-growing function within Tata Technologies, delivering exciting projects globally across Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Heavy Machinery sectors.
The Role
Provide technical support and engineering expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, improve, and optimise Body Shop production equipment and joining technologies to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and OEE targets.
Area of Responsibility
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across Body Shop equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment breakdowns affecting production.
• Improve equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Develop maintenance strategies and standards.
• Monitor equipment condition and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Reduce downtime through root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
Joining Technology Support
Provide specialist support for:
• Resistance Spot Welding (RSW)
• Self Piercing Riveting (SPR)
• Flow Drill Screw (FDS)
• EJOT Fastening Systems
• Automated Bolting Systems
• Adhesive Application Systems
• Clinching & Riveting Systems
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These technologies are critical maintenance areas within JLR Body Shops.
Robotics & Automation
• Support ABB, KUKA and Fanuc robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot robot faults and recovery issues.
• Support EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) maintenance.
• Improve robot uptime and cycle time performance.
• Support PLC-based automation and material handling systems.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Drive MTBF improvement initiatives.
• Reduce MTTR through structured analysis.
• Support OEE improvement projects.
• Standardise maintenance practices and procedures.
• Participate in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Support implementation of Industry 4.0 and predictive maintenance solutions.
Lead Root Cause Analysis using:
• 8D
• 5 Why
• Fishbone
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring failures.
Documentation & KPI Monitoring
Create and maintain:
• Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Breakdown Recovery Procedures
• Troubleshooting Guides
Monitor:
• MTTR
• MTBF
• Technical Availability (TA)
• OEE
• Downtime Losses
• Equipment Utilisation
• Launch & Commissioning Support
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
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• Support production ramp-up and launch readiness.
• Support equipment modifications and capacity enhancement projects.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
• Manufacturing maintenance experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience with: Spot Welding, SPR, FDS, Adhesive Systems, Robotics, Conveyors, Material Handling Systems, Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, PLC troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis experience, Understanding of MTTR, MTBF and OEE.
Desirable
• ABB, Fanuc or KUKA robots, Predictive Maintenance, Industry 4.0 systems, FACMON or similar manufacturing monitoring systems, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean Manufacturing.
In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:
• Pension Scheme (up to 5% matched contribution)
• 25 Days' Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme (up to 20% off new JLR vehicles)
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Shield Private Health Cash Plan
If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Tata Technologies, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tata Technologies holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.