Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Automotive: Light Vehicle Technician within Engineering, West Midlands
For this apprenticeship you will be based in our Engineering Operations (EO) team.
Engineering Operations (EO) (Gaydon, Whitley or Ryton):
Engineering Operations (EO) are at the heart of JLR Engineering. Involved at every stage of the engineering process, they underpin technical innovation and product delivery with programme management, tools and processes and specialist technical services to deliver our world class products. A diverse team, EO harness a variety of skill sets, from project management, information management and data analytics, to building and testing prototypes. By joining Engineering Operations, you will make a difference to what we do.
As an apprentice working in EO, some of the teams you may join include our Calibration team, Prototype and Tooling Team, Climatic Team, Workshops Team, Lab Team and more. During your time as an apprentice, depending on the role you join, you could perform valuable activities including fitting brackets, electrical skills such as soldiering, assembly of electronics and components, harness design and assembly, tooling, welding or fault finding.
Training:
During your apprenticeship, you’ll spend a significant portion of your first year at Warwickshire College Group’s Trident College based in Warwickshire (CV34 6SW). Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:00 AM to 4:45PM Monday – Thursday and reduced hours on Friday's; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us. Here you’ll be assigned a Work-Based Learning Manager (WBLM) 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 will complete Phase One of the Light Vehicle qualification
Year 2 – Academic Knowledge and Skills Development:
In your second year, you’ll divide your time between your workplace and training provider, spending four days on plant and one day at your training provider each week. During this time, you will complete phase 2 Light Vehicle qualification and put your academic knowledge into action while working on site.
Year 3 – Academic Knowledge and Competence Development:
In your third year you’ll divide your time between your workplace and training provider, spending four days on plant and one day at your training provider each week to complete Phase Three of the Light Vehicle qualification. You will continue to put your academic knowledge into action while working on site, 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.
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.
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 - Friday. Working hours to be confirmed.
Skills:
Interest in engineering