REQ ID: 127910

PROGRAMME TITLE: Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing: Mechatronics Maintenance Site Services - Halewood

POSTING END DATE: 24th Februrary

START DATE: 8th September 2025

PROGRAMME DURATION: 4 years

LOCATION: Halewood, Liverpool

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.

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. 

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 Apprentice Manufacturing: Mechatronics Maintenance Site Services – Halewood (L24 9BJ)

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 – Mechatronics Maintenance Halewood programme takes four years to complete and adheres to the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Standard. For more details, please visit the IfATE apprenticeship standard webpage: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/mechatronics-maintenance-technician-v1-0

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 North West Training Council (NWTC) in Liverpool. (L5 9RJ) Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM Monday – Thursday and reduced hours on Friday's; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us. Here you’ll be assigned an Industrial Training Manager (ITM) 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 your 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 developing your skills in plant and continue working towards your BTEC qualification, 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 ITM. This will consist of a technical interview including an opportunity to showcase your portfolio of the work you have undertaken at JLR.  

Please note the delivery structure may be subject to change and will be confirmed upon joining us. 

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 Property (Estates Management) team.  

Halewood

This is an exciting time to join Halewood, as we develop the new generation of electric cars, which will be delivered in 2025. This landmark launch will bring together diverse technologies to realise our innovative Electrical Modular Architecture (EMA) platform – and you will play your part in making it happen.in delivering our new Modern Luxury vehicles.

Halewood is home to the iconic Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport and is central to our manufacturing operations. Whether you focus on Press, Body in White, Paint, Trim and Final, or Estates, you will experience the end-to-end production of our vehicles

Site Services

Site Services apprentices will be focused on maintaining and improving the fabric and infrastructure of the site and buildings in which all the technology areas reside. Our 306-acre site will present you with opportunities in a wide range of disciplines from electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, fabrication and HVAC to name just a few. The production of our modern luxury vehicles requires the entire site to be functioning to the highest standards and the site services team incorporates customer love into all our deliverables allowing the technology areas to perform efficiently.

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 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.

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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