LEVEL 4
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 4 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
Duration: 4 years
Location: Whitley, Gaydon, Ansty Park, Lyons Park
Salary: c. £20,300
Ready to future-proof your skills? The Higher Apprenticeship combines real projects and on-the-job training while you work towards formal qualifications at your training provider. You’ll work within our engineering teams who are responsible for reimagining the car of tomorrow, focusing on our future of sustainability-rich modern luxury achieved through curiosity, creativity and precision engineering.
Joining our engineering teams, you’ll learn and develop in one of the industry’s most dynamic environments, finding the balance between performance, sustainability and refinement, and helping us to respond to the environmental issues that are shaping automotive innovation.
You could find yourself working within our Engineering Operations or Engineering Vehicle teams.
What you'll need
To be eligible for this programme, you will need to have achieved GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 or higher and in addition 3 GCSEs at level 4 or higher to include one science subject or engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher.
In conjunction with your GCSEs specified above you will also require ONE of the following three qualifications:
A levels
A levels
You will need to have achieved or on track to achieve A-level Maths at Grade C or higher.
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in one of the following:
- Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve an overall grade at DDD or above. You must also have achieved a Distinction for Unit 1: Engineering Principles within your BTEC qualification.
T-Levels
T-Levels
We also consider the following T-Levels:
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve an overall grade at Distinction or above. You must also have achieved grade A or above for the Core Component
What you'll need
To be eligible for this programme, you will need to have achieved GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 or higher and in addition 3 GCSEs at level 4 or higher to include one science subject or engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher.
In conjunction with your GCSEs specified above you will also require ONE of the following three qualifications:
A levels
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma
T-Levels
A levels
You will need to have achieved or on track to achieve A-level Maths at Grade C or higher.
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma
Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in one of the following:
- Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve an overall grade at DDD or above. You must also have achieved a Distinction for Unit 1: Engineering Principles within your BTEC qualification.
T-Levels
We also consider the following T-Levels:
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve an overall grade at Distinction or above. You must also have achieved grade A or above for the Core Component
APPLICATION PROCESS
ONLINE APPLICATION
Good news! We do not require a CV or cover letter to apply. Simply complete your online application form telling us about you, your motivations and your experience. Click ‘apply now’ to get started.
ONLINE TESTING
If you progress to the next stage we’ll ask you to complete a series of short online tests which you will complete independently. Passing this stage is based on your scores from completing your online assessments. Don’t forget to use the practice area to help you prepare. Click here to enter the practice test area.
ASSESSMENT CENTRE
The next stage is the virtual assessment centre. This consists of a presentation exercise and behavioural interview. You’ll be provided with a preparation guide to help you at this final stage.
OFFER
We’ll share the outcome of your assessment centre within 2 weeks of you completing it. If you are successful, we’ll make you a verbal offer and confirm this in writing via email.
NEXT STEPS
Before you join JLR, we’ll give you all the information you need through post-offer engagement events, online platforms and more. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, we’re here every step of the way.
Want support with further guidance on our application process? You’re in the right place. Our new employability hub contains a breakdown at each stage and plenty of hints, tips and insight to help you to ace the assessment process and secure your dream offer.
What to expect
CONTACT
CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT TEAM
We’re always pleased to hear from interesting and talented people. So, if you have any questions about the Apprenticeship Programme, or if there’s anything else you’d like to know before you apply (or indeed during the application process), please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Awards and recognition
At JLR, we are proud of the recognitions our programmes, recruitment campaigns and people receive, and partnerships we have with external organisations drive improvements across our business in diversity and inclusion.
As well as ranking 59th in the prestigious Times Top 100 Graduate Employers for 2023, check out some of our other recent awards and recognitions.