Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing: Tool Maker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

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 Press shop team at our Solihull Plant.

 

Solihull Plant

Solihull is at the forefront of UK automotive manufacturing: a fast-paced environment delivering modern luxury for our customers and offering fantastic opportunities for learning and growth. As a toolmaker apprentice you will join us in our Stampings team.

Toolmaking

Vehicle production starts in our Press Shop where innovation, continuous improvements & problem solving are at the heart of everything that we do. Here in the Press Shop we manufacture all of JLR's Body Panels using state of the art Press Servo Press lines. As a Toolmaker, you will have the opportunity to learn the art die maintenance techniques in world class facilities. Your initial training will teach you the basics of Bench Fitting, Manual Machining & CNC machining. You will develop your skills learning how sheet metal is Stretched, Formed and Cut within an Automated Press Line that can produce 1,000 parts an hour.  In this role you will be a critical member of our Die Maintenance Team, performing Planned Maintenance, Quality Improvements, Performance Increases and Engineering Changes. This is a highly skilled hands-on role which requires attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. This is an incredible opportunity and the start of your career at an exciting time for JLR

Training:

During your apprenticeship, you’ll spend a significant portion of your first year at Make UK based in Aston, Birmingham (B6 7EU). Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:00 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 Make UK 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.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business.

Employer Description:
LIVE THE EXCEPTIONAL WITH SOUL We are the proud creators. The curious minds. Inspired to create unique vehicles, to realise our vision of modern luxury. We work as one. Shaping the future. Motivated by a love for our customer. United by a deep admiration for each other. Our sense of integrity and our spirit of excellent empowers us. Our ambition to grow. Our passion to chart new landscapes of innovation, encourages us to dream. It’s what drives us. To be visionaries. To be creators.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Working hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Interest in manufacturing