Jaguar Land Rover - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Manufacturing - September 2021

Brief Description

You will 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.

Qualifications Required

You will also need to meet our academic entry criteria: GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 (C) or higher and in addition 3 further GCSEs at level 4 (C) or higher to include one STEM subject or an Engineering vocational qualification level 3 90 credits/540 GLH or higher. If you are successful at being invited to an assessment centre, we will ask you to indicate your preference for which pathway you would prefer to pursue.

Personal Qualities

• Motivated and driven
• Strong desire to become an engineer in an automotive environment

Skills Required

To be eligible for our advanced (level 3) apprenticeship programme you will need to demonstrate a strong motivation for working in our manufacturing function and a good understanding of a level 3 'hands on' apprenticeship and the learning and training that is involved.

Training to be Provided

• Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
• In house training in line with your requirements.

Vacancy Detail

Please note that Make UK are not facilitating the recruitment of these roles, any enquiries are to be directed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] directly. To Apply: Copy and paste the following link into a new browser to be taken to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] recruitment portal: https://bit.ly/3oAdkLQ. No applications received by Make UK directly will be processed. Think beyond your limits. There's no need to choose between education and practical skills, because our Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship gives you both. You can broaden your mind with brand new concepts at college and put them into action here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. One day, you'll be learning about the latest technologies in your field, and the next you'll be 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and our customers, we'll also pay for you to complete several valuable academic and vocational qualifications. Advanced Apprenticeship Manufacturing - Working up to three years ahead of production, you’ll use your creativity to help translate, plan and implement engineering outputs into vehicle manufacture, and ensure our plants are designed to achieve the best quality and efficiency in a fast paced, technically rewarding environment. Manufacturing Apprentices will either be placed within our Manufacturing Engineering or Tooling & Pressed Parts Group. Our Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team has embarked on a path to now not only design our facilities, but fully build, launch and maintain the equipment in them. This will include the need for Level 3 apprentices in Electrical Installation and Mechanical and Electrical Fitters. So this is hands-on, real world engineering. You’ll learn new methods, practices and equipment. You’ll apply everything you learn to the building and installation of manufacturing facilities. Our Tooling & Pressed Parts Group (TPPG) combines traditional manual skills with the latest technologies. Here apprentices will help maintain or develop some of our most innovative products. You’ll cover a range of skilled disciplines, all of which are essential to the development of new and existing models. Join us as a Manufacturing Apprentices and you’ll learn from a team of experts doing exciting new work in manufacturing engineering and production processes. The Apprenticeship - The Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Manufacturing is a four-year programme, delivered under standards approved by the IfA (Institute for Apprenticeships). This exciting programme will develop your practical skills and cultivate the knowledge you need for your role. This is all achieved whilst developing your knowledge, skills and business behaviours such as teamworking and problem-solving. You will 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. You can expect to spend a significant amount of your first year at the training provide (Make UK) as a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee on full salary learning the engineering basics, you’ll need in your role with us. Outside of term-times, you’ll compliment your studies working at a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plant alongside members of our skilled teams. During your second and third years you’ll continue your studies at the training provide on a one to two-day release basis with the constant guidance and support of a Workplace Learning Manager. Your fourth year will see you complete your end-point assessment and achieve your Level 3 Apprenticeship, ready for an amazing career in a permanent manufacturing role. Qualifications you’ll gain per role Mechanical Fitter - Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Fitting and Assembly). Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge). Electrical Fitter - Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Manufacturing Electrical Control Systems Equipment). Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge). Electrical Installation - Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Level 3 City and Guilds Electrotechnical (Installation). Tooling & Pressed Parts Group - Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence). Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

Other Information

Apply now: Copy and paste the following link into a new browser to be taken to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] recruitment portal: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=51193&company=C0001130632P. Join us as an Advanced Apprenticeship Manufacturing and you’ll start influencing our success in activities across our entire business helping us to deliver our extensive plans for further growth. You’ll learn about and apply techniques and procedures to solve manufacturing problems and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information. Please be aware that if any of our programmes become oversubscribed, we will close them for applications before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. You can find out more about our apprentices and how they play their part on: Facebook – @lifeatJLR, Twitter - @LifeatJLR, Instagram – @lifeatjlr. This apprenticeship has expired.