The Opportunity - Level 4 Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Start Date - September 2025, typically for 2.5 years.
Minimum Entry Criteria -STEM based A-Levels or a Level 3 Engineering programme; T-Level (Minimum Merit, with a C grade in the Core component), or BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Minimum DM), or you may have successfully completed a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.
You’ll need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a relevant scientific/technical subject at C/4 or above. Just as importantly, you should be looking for a career that will really allow you to make your mark in a field you’re committed to.
What is a Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Like?
Over 2.5 years, our Level 4 Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship will equip you for a lifetime of boundary-pushing engineering work in a career that could take you to any of the four continents in which we operate—well, we’ve always been about earthmovers.
We’ll show you in depth how we turn out quality new JCB products to time and budget constraints. You’ll see the implementation of innovative technologies, streamline processes through designing on CAD new tooling and equipment to ensure ultimate efficiency. Being at the forefront of product introduction means you will be always one step ahead, thinking creatively about all our processes.
Our business is always innovating, and our Engineering professionals will be in your corner throughout the programme, coaching you in just how we do it. There are no barriers to the top professionals here—you’ll have direct, one-on-one access to all their expertise. Even though we’re global, we’re still a family business and, with the close support you’ll receive, it’ll really feel like it. It’s what makes our Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship such a special learning experience.
The rewards you deserve.
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise, not only in rewards but also in real employee care. On a JCB Early Careers Scheme you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension—you can also benefit from using our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician, as well as a comprehensive training programme including residential outdoor development.
There’s also a JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts at many high street fashion and food retailers. And if you feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
JCB: Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
The closing date is the 15th December 2023, however should we receive sufficient applications we may close this sooner - so we recommend you apply as soon as possible!
The Opportunity - Level 4 Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Start Date - September 2025, typically for 2.5 years
Starting Salary - £18,000
Minimum Entry Criteria – A levels in Maths, Science, Technology or Engineering, or completed a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or Advanced Diploma in Engineering or Manufacturing. You’ll need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a relevant scientific/technical subject at C/4 or above
What does a Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Scheme involve day to day?
Over 2.5 years, we’ll show you in depth how we turn our quality new JCB products to time and budget constraints. You will be supporting functions and working with our production, manufacturing, logistics and quality departments. You’ll see the implementation of innovative technologies, streamline processes through designing on CAD new tooling and equipment to ensure ultimate efficiency and also writing SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures). Being at the forefront of product introduction means you will be always one step ahead, thinking creatively about all our processes.
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that’s not only picking up awards for its Early Careers schemes but also opens up opportunities for the long term. On a JCB Early Careers Scheme as a standard you’ll get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension. Not only that, but you’ll also benefit from access to our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. There’s also a JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts at many high street fashion and food retailers. And if you feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Resourcing team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.