JAGUAR LAND ROVER NAMES TOP TECHNICIAN AFTER SKILLS SHOOT-OUT

24 November 2017

Jaguar Land Rover’s top technicians from around the world gathered at the company’s Learning Academy last week putting their skills to the test in the annual Global Technician of The Year event.

  • Jan Olivier from South Africa crowned as Global Technician of the Year
  • Top technicians from around the world battle it out in annual three day challenge
  • Jaguar Land Rover is committed to lifelong learning and offers training to employees at all stages of their careers

Jaguar Land Rover’s top technicians from around the world gathered at the company’s Learning Academy last week putting their skills to the test in the annual Global Technician of The Year event.

The best of the best from retailers in 27 countries were put through a gruelling three-day challenge to see who could demonstrate the best technical knowledge, skill and customer service.

Jan Olivier from Land Rover North Western, South Africa beat 45 of his fellow Jaguar Land Rover trained technicians to be crowned Global Technician of the Year 2017. He wins a trip for two to watch Panasonic Jaguar Racing compete in next year’s New York round of the Formula E World Championship, plus a personalised Snap-on toolbox.

The training I have had in this company really helped me in this process, I used all my skills and learning but never imagined I would win against such tough competition.

Jan Olivier
Land Rover North Western, South Africa

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to supporting lifelong learning and the Learning Academy offers training to employees at all stages of their careers.

The Technicians working in our retailers worldwide are an integral part of our business, and this event celebrates their continuous hard work and amazing talent.

We want to create experiences for our customers that they will love for life, and our technicians are key to delivering on this promise. It is with these kinds of events where we can truly celebrate their skills and dedication.

Andy Goy
Global Learning and Development Director, Retailer Operation

The Global Technician of the Year award is open to Jaguar Land Rover technicians from across its network of 2,600 retailers in 130 countries.  Technicians initially take part in regional competitions before being invited to compete in a weeklong event at the Learning Academy, the centre of the company’s lifelong training programme.

Next year’s event will take place from 22 to the 26 October 2018. Contact your local Jaguar Land Rover Training Academy for details.

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About Jaguar Land Rover


Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques.

We employ almost 42,000 people globally and support around 240,000 more through our dealerships, suppliers and local businesses. Manufacturing is centred in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, India and Slovakia. 

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class-leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2016 Jaguar Land Rover sold more than 583,000 vehicles in 136 countries, with more than 80 per cent of our vehicles produced in the UK being sold abroad.

Our innovation is continuous: we will spend more than £4 billion in the coming year on new product creation and capital expenditure.

From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra-clean petrol and diesel engines.