REQ ID: 130835

JOB TITLE: Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship – Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Pathway

POSTING END DATE: 01/03/2026

START DATE: 7th September 2026

PROGRAMME DURATION: 4 years.

LOCATION: Whitley, National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business, and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several 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.

Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship

Our Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at those with a passion for learning and innovation.

We’re reimagining the future of automotive, refining the quality of our combustion engines and expanding into electrification. As an Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will become a multi-disciplinary engineer, developing digital technology solutions for modern luxury vehicles that are renowned for their desirability and performance.

The Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree apprenticeship programme takes four years to complete and adheres to Skills England Product Development and Design (Degree) Apprenticeship standard. For more details, please visit the Skills England apprenticeship standard webpage: Product design and development engineer (degree) / 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.

Electrical or Electronic Technical Support pathway

Electronics is the driving force behind most of the innovations in modern vehicles, with electronic parts in most, if not all, active components of our products. As an Electrical and Electronics Engineer, you will learn a variety of valuable skills including electronic circuit design, power electronics, embedded safety critical system design, programming and more.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During your apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and career-building skills while working at the forefront of the automotive industry. This exciting programme is designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your foundational knowledge, and develop essential business behaviours such as teamwork and problem-solving. And you’ll be supported by a JLR early careers cohort leader, the university team, and your line manager every step of the way.

You’ll achieve a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering developed in conjunction with the University of Warwick. For more details on the degree course, please visit: Applied Professional Engineering

Year 1 – 2

This programme is delivered through a combination of online study, face-to-face lectures, independent learning each week. This gives you the chance to apply your learning from University of Warwick to projects in a real-world environment. You’ll study a range of modules designed to build your essential knowledge, skills and behaviours, with regular process reviews along to way to ensure you’re getting the support you need from your tutors and line manager.

Years 3-4

In years 3 and 4 you will complete modules related to your chosen specialism –Electrical and Electronic Technical Support. In your final year, you’ll complete a work-based project as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA). This is an opportunity for you to use the skills and experience you gained throughout your time on the programme and apply them directly to your role. And when you’ve successfully completed your EPA, you’ll achieve your Level 6 Apprenticeship and taking on new responsibilities and making a meaningful impact within the business.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will be based in Engineering Operations (EO)

Engineering Operations (EO) - Whitley and National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warick

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, Engineering Operations 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.

You could find yourself working with teams such as our Operations, Prototype Operations, Electrical and Software, Prototype Battery Build or Test Operations team. This may include building and maintaining Labcars and facilitating testing by numerous engineering teams or delivering operational Labcars. You’ll get involved with learning how to develop and implement Electro-Mechanical Test Bench-on-Hardware in Loop (HIL) solutions via rest-bus simulation and controls deployment, for robotic test rig and vehicle testing platforms or learning about the end of line testing (EOLT) and battery teardown activities.

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

Power Electronics Engineer – You will be based within the Power Electronics Team providing support to those who work in the Energy Platform department. In doing so, you will be key in improving our capabilities and our quality processes. You will work in an ‘agile’ engineering environment testing High Voltage Systems, supporting conformance under the guidance of the relevant ISO standards. You will gain a deep understanding of Battery Management Systems, Power Electronics and Charging Systems in our vehicles. You will support hardware and software integration enabling test automation and data analysis. You will also develop your problem-solving skills and work with your ‘customers’ to manage any issues as they arise. (Whitley).

Power Electronics Engineer – Working out of the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory at the University of Warwick you will support the Lead Engineer in the on-going operation of current and future Power Electronics. The role will be instrumental in supporting JLR Research and Wolf Speed to develop all- new power electronic systems supporting products of the future. Uniquely, as APRL is part of a joint investment between JLR and the University of Warwick with grant aid from the UK Government, the facility will be open for academic and commercial third-party work alongside that of JLR. This will enable a significant opportunity in networking and technical career development.

You will work with some of the greatest developments in the world of automotive electrification. This will require you to develop an understanding of high voltage test operations and an in-depth knowledge of Inverter and e-machine fundamentals. You will learn about design validation methodologies and develop test conditions on automated test rigs. In doing so you will also gain an understanding and practice of all Health and Safety requirements and those of the applicable ISO standards. (University of Warwick)

WHAT’S REQUIRED?

You’ll need to have achieved GCSE Maths and English Language at level 5 or above. You’ll also need three additional GCSEs at level 5 (C) or higher, to include one STEM subject.

In addition, you will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve A-level Maths at grade B or higher and an additional A-level in Physics, Chemistry, Design & Technology or Engineering at grade C or higher.

If you do not hold or are not studying for the qualifications above but believe that 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 £26,092. 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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