Engineering and Manufacturing Technician - Level 3 Advanced Apprentice

Engineering and Manufacturing Technician - Level 3 Advanced Apprentice

A JLR Advanced Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge by learning cutting-edge concepts and technologies at college and applying them to real-world projects.

We'll introduce you to the future of automotive technology, giving you the platform to make a meaningful impact on JLR and our customers. This programme enables you to achieve your Level 3 apprenticeship and earn a vocational qualification relevant to your chosen field.

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician programme takes four years to complete and adheres to the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard.

As an apprentice, you will develop the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) outlined in the apprenticeship standard. These will be assessed during your End Point Assessment (EPA), where you will demonstrate the competencies and skills you've gained throughout the programme.

What to expect

During your apprenticeship, you'll spend a significant portion of your first year at Make UK based in Aston, Birmingham (B6 7EU). Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday and reduced hours on Fridays; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us. Here you'll be assigned an Industrial Training Manager (ITM) and a JLR early careers cohort leader to support you throughout your apprenticeship journey.

Year 1 - Foundation Phase

In your first year, you'll focus on building your foundational knowledge of engineering and essential workplace competencies to ensure safety. You'll spend time in workshops developing practical skills such as welding, electrical installation, milling, and fault finding. You'll also take part in regular plant placements where you'll have the opportunity to apply these newly acquired skills in a real-world environment.

Year 2 - Academic Knowledge and Skills Development

In your second year, you'll divide your time between your workplace and college, spending four days on plant and one day at your training provider each week. During this time, you'll start your Level 3 BTEC qualification and put your academic knowledge into action while working on site.

Year 3 - Academic Knowledge and Competence Development

Your third year follows a similar structure, with four days at your workplace and one day at college each week. You'll continue working towards your BTEC qualification, focusing on developing your skills beyond the basics and working on real-world projects on-site at JLR.

Year 4 - Completion and Assessment

In your final year, you'll complete your apprenticeship and prepare for your End Point Assessment, supported every step of the way by your Early Careers Cohort Leader.

This exciting programme is designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your technical knowledge, and develop key workplace behaviours like teamwork and problem-solving.

What's required?

You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 (C) alongside three further GCSEs at level 4 (C) or higher, including one STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths) subject or an Engineering vocational qualification at level 3/90 credits/540 GLH or higher.

We value new and diverse talent, unconstrained and innovative thinking, and fresh insights and perspectives to support us in developing class-leading products. An interest in manufacturing is desirable, along with real excitement and passion to help JLR deliver next-generation products and technology.

Rewards and benefits

Our 2025 apprenticeship programme salary is £16,893. You'll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.

Additional job details

Location: Solihull

Contract, dates and working times: Full-time

How to apply

Please be aware that you can only apply to one apprenticeship pathway per recruitment cycle therefore, please thoroughly read all job profiles to find the one that best suits your interests and career aspirations.

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 3 March 2025.