REQ ID: 130831

PROGRAMME TITLE: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician within Engineering

POSTING END DATE: 01/03/2026

START DATE: 7th September 2026

PROGRAMME DURATION: 4 years

LOCATION: Whitley, Gaydon, Ryton

Due to the hands-on nature of this role, hybrid working is not feasible. JLR is a multi-site business, and you will be required to work with various departments across multiple locations.

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL

You’ve picked the perfect time to take the first step on an extraordinary career path with JLR’s apprenticeship programme and be at the forefront of tomorrow’s technology. Experience first-hand how innovation shapes the future of mobility. Arrive as you are. Achieve the exceptional.

Your journey begins here.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician within Engineering

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 Skills England Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard. For more details, please visit the Skills England apprenticeship standard webpage: Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Skills England

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 4:45PM Monday – Thursday and reduced hours on Friday's; 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 through block release. 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.

Engineering Operations (EO) (Gaydon, Whitley or Ryton)

Engineering Operations (EO) are at the heart of JLR Engineering. Involved at every stage of the engineering process, they underpin technical innovation and product delivery with programme management, tools and processes and specialist technical services to deliver our world class products. A diverse team, EO harness a variety of skill sets, from project management, information management and data analytics, to building and testing prototypes. By joining Engineering Operations, you will make a difference to what we do.

As an apprentice within Engineering Operations, you could join one of us in one of the following teams:

Tool Room - You will join the team as a CNC Machinist / Fabricator / Modelmaker where you’ll develop a deep knowledge of prototype manufacturing techniques to allow the team to continue to deliver porotype properties at a high level of quality. You will learn about prototype part / model manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, fabrication skills and prototype build and assembly modelmaking.

Fixtures and Tooling – As part of this team you will learn how to assemble tooling fixtures while validating it with co-ordinate measuring equipment utilising Technical Drawing and Digital software packages. You will develop skills in tool making, machining, sheet metal and fabrication while gaining problem solving skills working with such techniques as root cause analysis.

Design, Analysis and Manufacturing – This role as a multiskilled machinist is strategically essential to the continued growth and development of the team. In the role you will learn how to weld, turn and carryout CNC milling. You will read engineering drawings bringing them to life. All of this will be done while learning to operate best-in-class health and safety practices.

Technology Facility and Development – This team is responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core test areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for Build and Test Operations, leading projects from concept through to delivery. The role will see you be involved in the manufacture of electrical harnesses, panels and cabinets in support of test activities and new facility delivery. This will range from facility level industrial electrical installations all the way to specific system level development. In addition, the role will involve the reactive support for lab-based test facilities, providing electrical knowledge and problem solving to support issue resolution.

WHAT’S REQUIRED?

To apply, you’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 (C) or above. You’ll also need three additional GCSEs at level 4 (C) or higher, including at least one STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths) subject or an Engineering vocational qualification at level 3/90 credits/540 GLH or higher.

We’re looking for a diverse range of people who bring innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, and a passion for developing class-leading products. You'll need an interest in engineering, along with genuine excitement and passion for helping JLR deliver next-generation products and technology.

If you do not hold or aren’t studying for the qualifications above, but believe you have equivalent awards or skills, please contact us at apprent@jaguarlandrover.com for a discussion before submitting your application.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Our 2026 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.

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.

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website.

ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.

You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.

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.

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