Level 3 Advanced Apprentice - Maintenance (West Midlands)
The Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing Mechatronics Maintenance Technician programme gives you the chance to learn cutting‑edge engineering concepts and apply them to real projects across JLR. Over four years, you will gain hands‑on experience, develop technical expertise and work towards a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification, aligned to the Skills England Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Standard. Throughout the programme, you will build the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to succeed and will demonstrate your development through an End Point Assessment.
Your apprenticeship begins with a foundation year at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham. Here, you will work Monday to Friday under a structured timetable and receive support from an Industrial Training Manager and a JLR Early Careers Cohort Leader. During this first year, you will develop core engineering skills including welding, milling, electrical installation and fault finding, while also beginning your Level 3 BTEC studies. You will take part in regular placements at JLR sites, giving you the chance to put your new skills into practice in a real manufacturing environment.
In your second year, you will divide your time between the workplace and block training at your provider, continuing your BTEC qualification and applying your academic learning to practical engineering tasks on site. Year three builds on this further, as you work more independently within plant environments and contribute to real engineering projects, developing your skills beyond the basics. In your fourth year, you will focus on building full competency in your role and preparing for your End Point Assessment, with ongoing support from the Make UK and JLR Early Careers teams.
During the apprenticeship, you will be based either at the Solihull Plant within Plant Maintenance or at the Logistics Operations Centre (LOC). At Solihull, you will support maintenance activities across Trim and Final, Paint or Body shops. This includes assisting with the monitoring and upkeep of manufacturing equipment, robotics, automation systems and facility improvements, as well as contributing to preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
At the LOC, you will work within an award‑winning automated warehousing environment supporting just‑in‑time parts delivery. You will help maintain equipment such as conveyors, lifts, monorails and automated storage and retrieval systems. You will also develop skills in electrical installation, fault finding, and building services areas including heating, gas systems and pipefitting.
Across both sites, you will build strong practical engineering capabilities, develop problem‑solving skills and become confident working with advanced technology in fast‑paced, modern industrial environments. The programme provides a comprehensive pathway towards becoming a qualified Mechatronics Maintenance Technician.
Training:
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3.
Your training will take place both at work and at our training provider, giving you the chance to build strong engineering skills while applying them in real environments.
During your first year, you will spend a significant amount of time training at Make UK Technology Hub, Broadway Plaza, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7EU. Training is delivered Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4.30pm, with reduced hours on Fridays. You will learn practical engineering skills in workshops and begin your Level 3 BTEC studies.
From your second year onwards, you will train through block‑release sessions at Make UK while spending the rest of your time working on-site at JLR Solihull Plant or the Logistics Operations Centre (LOC). This means you will regularly alternate between college-based learning and hands-on experience in the workplace.
While working on-site, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers and JLR Early Careers teams as you build your capability in maintenance, problem‑solving and working with advanced manufacturing and logistics technologies.
Training Outcome:
Skilled Maintenance Technician working with robotics, automation or advanced manufacturing systems Controls and Automation Technician specialising in PLCs, smart automation and diagnostics Maintenance Team Leader or Supervisor once you’ve gained further experience Facilities or Engineering Technician supporting wider plant operations Opportunities to progress into Higher Apprenticeships, further education or specialist technical training
Employer Description:
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Working Hours :
Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with reduced hours on Fridays during year one at Make UK. From year two, you’ll work on-site full time with block-release training scheduled throughout the year.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills