LEVEL 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP
Duration: 4 years
Location: Manufacturing; Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Halewood, Hams Hall (Battery Assembly Centre), Wolverhampton (Engineering Manufacturing Centre)
Salary: c. £15,000
There's no need to choose between education and practical skills, because our Advanced Apprenticeship gives you both. You can broaden your mind with brand new concepts at college and put them into action here at Jaguar Land Rover. One day, you'll be learning about the latest technologies in your field, and the next you'll be actually interacting with them - propelling your experiences beyond other people your age.
And while we open your eyes to the future of automotive technology, giving you a platform to make a real difference to Jaguar Land Rover and our customers, we’ll also enable you to complete your level 3 apprenticeship and achieve a vocational qualification relevant to your apprentice programme.
You’ll learn how to work safely at all times and make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of our products or equipment.
There are two pathways to choose from - Manufacturing or Automotive.
Manufacturing Pathway
Manufacturing is at the very heart of Jaguar Land Rover, with thousands of vehicles being created every day across our production facilities. Here you will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing. Manufacturing sits within our new Industrial Operations function. Our Industrial Operations function incorporates all teams across manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain and consolidates accountability for the complete ecosystem of how we produce our vehicles, in one place.
And while we’re giving you a platform to make a real difference for us and our customers, we’ll also enable you to complete your level 3 apprenticeship and achieve a relevant vocational qualification. You will spend your first year with your education provider, Make UK, working at a Jaguar Land Rover plant alongside members of our skilled teams.
As part of this apprenticeship, you will apply to a specific Jaguar Land Rover location. Each location will specify the teams that you will have the option to work within. When you apply, you will indicate your preference.
West Midlands
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As a Level 3 Advanced Apprentice in the West Midlands, you will be working out of our key sites including Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Ryton, Gaydon or Fen End.
You could be based in our Solihull Plant, Stampings group, Manufacturing Vehicle Operations (MVO) or Manufacturing Programme Management (MPM).
Depending on the location you are based at, you will develop the technical skills to become a high-quality manufacturing professional. Based in Solihull, you could support preventative or reactive maintenance across our technology areas: Trim and Final, Paint and Body, focusing on robotics, mechanical pumps and motors, and water test facilities. Working in Stampings at Castle Bromwich or Solihull, you could be working at the heart of the Press shop, working to become a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. Our Manufacturing Vehicle Operations (MVO) roles will expose you to processing current vehicles spanning internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid electrical vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Or finally, you could choose to work in our Manufacturing Programme Manager (MPM) team to specialise in sheet metal works or learn all aspects of the vehicle body construction process.
You will be asked to indicate your preference during the application process.
What you'll need
GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 or higher and in addition 3 further GCSEs at level 4 or higher to include one STEM subject OR an Engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher.
Automotive Pathway
Our enviable heritage in engineering means we’re best placed to power the future of movement. And right now, we’re putting more energy than ever into reimagining what that looks like. It makes for meaningful work that’s always evolving in an environment that is collaborative, open, diverse and dynamic. We’re engineering the future of movement.
The scale of our knowledge and expertise informs our ambition. So the scope to take us even further, faster, is unlimited. Our apprentices don’t just get to define modern luxury design that is better for the planet. We invest in them with an ever-evolving range of training and technology, wrapped up in a collaborative approach to developing their skills and knowledge where career development is decided in consultation.
And while we’re giving you a platform to make a real difference for us and our customers, we’ll also enable you to complete your level 3 apprenticeship and achieve a relevant vocational qualification. You will spend your first year with your education provider, Warwick Trident College in Leamington Spa, working at a Jaguar Land Rover plant alongside members of our skilled teams.
On the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Automotive, you’ll be based in our Engineering Operations (EO), Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) or Design teams. You will be asked to indicate your preference during the application process. Below outlines further details of these areas.
Engineering Operations
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At the heart of Jaguar Land Rover Engineering, Engineering Operations underpin technical innovation and product delivery with engineering delivery, 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 information management and data analytics, to building and testing prototypes.
Engineering Operations are fundamentally involved at every stage of the engineering process and are driving an exciting transformation in the way we engineer and deliver our products with class leading technology and quality.
As a Level 3 Advanced Apprentice in this area, you will work towards an exciting career with us, developing critical skills for your future.
What you'll need
GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 or higher and in addition 3 further GCSEs at level 4 or higher to include one STEM subject OR an Engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher.
what you'll need
To be eligible for our advanced (level 3) apprenticeship programme you will need to demonstrate a strong motivation for working in manufacturing or automotive function and a good understanding of a level 3 'hands on' apprenticeship. You will also need to meet our academic entry criteria:
GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 or higher and in addition 3 further GCSEs at level 4 or higher to include one STEM subject OR an Engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher.
* There are a limited number of alternative qualifications that we would deem to be equivalent to our set entry requirements including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Scottish Highers. If you are studying a BTEC qualification, this needs to be coupled with an A Level. You will need to contact our recruitment team at apprent@jaguarlandrover.com ahead of submitting an application if you do not have A Levels.
WHY JOIN?
Experience
Build on your experiences, gain industry insights, work towards formal qualifications and earn a competitive salary – uncover a future of possibilities!
Develop
Learn and grow from industry-leading experts with your personal and professional development as their focus – together, we achieve great things!
Community
Become a part of the Jaguar Land Rover Apprentice community and benefit from the support and encouragement of a wider Apprentice network.
Grow
Develop the skills, knowledge and practical experience across your four-year programme to unlock your career - your future is what you make of it!
Julie - Training and development supervisor
Hi, I’m Julie! I work to support the Level 3 Apprentices in Fen End. There are lots of people like me who work across all areas of the business. My role as a Training and Development Supervisor is to ensure that Apprentices have the best learning experience within our area. I support with a wide range of matters including payroll, health and safety training and supporting you to follow Jaguar Land Rovers processes and procedures which can be difficult to learn when you are new to the business! Me, and my colleagues from other Jaguar Land Rover locations, will be main point of contact for you, and can also support you to find placements outside of your main team to enhance your learning and understanding of the wider business. We look forward to meeting you!
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Jaguar Land Rover we are passionate about our people. We are committed to fostering a more diverse, inclusive and unified culture that is representative of our customers and the society in which we live; a culture where every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential.
Find out more about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion at Jaguar Land Rover.
Meet some apprentices
Since joining Jaguar Land Rover, I have gained confidence not only within my job role but within myself also. With the training provided, I have developed various practical skills, including suspension, body and trim and electrical skills. Jaguar Land Rover provides great opportunities for everyone to get involved in.
ELIZABETH
Level 3 Advanced Apprentice
My apprenticeship has helped me grow in confidence. Jaguar Land Rover have been supportive throughout and made me feel at ease. I am still learning loads as I go along, being new to the industry and having to understand how each car works and why. I take every opportunity as and when they arise. If you are thinking of joining an engineering 'hands on' apprenticeship within the automotive industry, and with such a well-known brand like Jaguar Land Rover, then is the route for you!
JESSICA
Level 3 Advanced Apprentice
I decided to enrol on the Jaguar Land Rover apprenticeship to gain hands on experience whilst learning within the industry. This allowed me to constantly progress in cohesion with the changes of the automotive sector in real time; and gave me an insight into real working life within my desired job role. My time at Jaguar Land Rover has been all-important for my career, as I now have the confidence to work independently once qualified. It has also given me invaluable knowledge that cannot be taught within a classroom-based environment. For anyone that is looking for a rewarding and hands on apprenticeship within the automotive sector, Jaguar Land Rover and especially Fen End may just be what you're looking for!
CHLOE
Level 3 Advanced Apprentice
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