Jaguar Land Rover names top technician after skills shoot-out

• Global Technician of the Year crowned as #janolivier from South Africa
• 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 2017.

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 #jaguarlandrover trained technicians to be crowned the Global Technician of the Year 2017. He wins a trip for two to see Jaguar Racing compete in next year’s New York leg of the Formula E series and a personalised state of the art toolbox from Snap-On.

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

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.

The Global Technician of the Year award is open to #jaguarlandrover Technicians from across its retail 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 and offering training to employees at all stages of their careers.

Next year’s event will take place from the 22nd to the 26th October 2018. Please contact your local #jaguarlandrover Training Academy for further details.