Level 3 Advanced Apprentice - Tooling (West Midlands)

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 8:00AM 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 your training provider 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.

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.

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:

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3.

The apprentice will train through a blend of classroom learning, hands‑on workshop training, and real‑world experience in JLR’s Press Shop and manufacturing environments. Their learning will steadily increase in depth and responsibility over the four-year programme.

Year 1 - Foundation Skills at Make UK - Most of the first year takes place at Make UK in Aston.

They will:

Train full-time in workshops Monday to Friday Build core engineering skills such as welding, milling, electrical installation and fault-finding Complete regular placements inside JLR plants to start applying new skills Begin their Level 3 BTEC qualification This year establishes the engineering fundamentals and ensures they can work safely and confidently

Year 2 - Split Between Training Provider and JLR - Training becomes more practical.

They will:

Spend four days per week on-site at JLR and one day per week at Make UK Continue their BTEC studies Start applying academic knowledge to real tooling, equipment, and maintenance tasks This is where they begin functioning as part of a live team

Year 3 - Developing Competence on Plant - The apprentice spends most of their time on plant at JLR.

They will:

Work on real-world projects within the Press Shop Continue developing advanced toolmaking and maintenance skills Strengthen their knowledge of CNC machining, die maintenance and troubleshooting This year focuses on deepening expertise beyond the basics

Year 4 - Mastery and End Point Assessment Preparation - The apprentice becomes a capable, contributing Toolmaker-in-training.

They will:

Build a portfolio showcasing the work they have completed across the programme Continue developing advanced competencies in die maintenance and toolmaking Prepare for the End Point Assessment, including a technical interview This final year ensures they are fully ready to step into a skilled role

Throughout the Programme:

They are supported by an Industrial Training Manager They have a dedicated Early Careers Cohort Leader They learn in world-class Press Shop facilities They become part of the Die Maintenance team, contributing to real manufacturing outcomes

Training Outcome:

Completing the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Manufacturing - Toolmaker opens the door to a structured and rewarding career path at JLR. As apprentices grow their knowledge, skills and confidence throughout the four-year programme, they are supported to move into increasingly technical positions within our Press Shop and wider manufacturing network.

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 :
Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Thursday and reduced hours on Friday's; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working