Manufacturing - Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Level 3 Advanced Apprentice

Manufacturing - Engineering and Manufacturing Support 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 Warwickshire College Group's Trident College based in Warwickshire (CV34 6SW). Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM Monday - Thursday and reduced hours on Fridays; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us. Here you'll be assigned a Work Based Learning Manager (WBLM) 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. You'll also begin studying your Level 3 BTEC qualification.

Year 2 - Academic Knowledge and Skills Development
In your second year, you'll divide your time between your workplace and training provider, spending four days on plant and one day at your training provider each week. During this time, you'll continue your Level 3 BTEC qualification and put your academic knowledge into action while working on site.

Year 3 - Academic Knowledge and Competence Development
In your third year you will be based fully within the plant focusing on developing your skills beyond the basics and working on real-world projects on-site at JLR.

Year 4 - Continuation of Competence Development and End Point 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 and WBLM.

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.

For this apprenticeship you will be based in our Engineering Operations (EO) team.

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: West Midlands Gaydon, Whitley or Ryton

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 24 February 2025.

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Early Careers at JLR

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Diversity and Inclusion

At JLR, we're passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.