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We’re one of the world’s top 3 manufacturers of construction equipment. For Business students, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to dip your toe in the water of your chosen profession. This one-year placement commences at the beginning of the academic year in September and offers you tailored rotations that allow you to experience different business areas with a global giant! We’re looking for people who are passionate about their area of study and itching to learn more. You could be working in Sales, Marketing, Product teams, HR, Finance, Purchasing or the Projects team on a 3 month placement.
What is a Business Year in Industry Scheme like?
Whichever placement you are in, you’ll be assured of the chance to solve complex problems and you will have the opportunity to be involved in community based and education STEM activities, and become a registered STEM Ambassador. You could also follow-up on the programme with a further summer placement and if you really excel, we operate a conditional offer process; for the highest performing placement students who are fast tracked to our graduate scheme once you graduate with a 2:1 or above
Bit by bit, you’ll learn what the JCB “culture of continuous improvement” means in practice and, by the end of the programme, you’ll be one of the people driving that culture with the work you do.
About you
You’ll currently be on track for a 2:1 or higher in your Business related degree. What’s more, you’ll be motivated, tenacious and driven by a desire to get things done in a fast-paced environment. You will have at least one further year of study following the internship. What's certain is that, if you’re not already located near to Staffordshire, you’ll be willing to relocate here for the year.
The rewards you deserve
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise, not only in rewards but also in real employee care. On a JCB Early Careers Scheme you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension—you can also benefit from using our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician, as well as a comprehensive training programme including residential outdoor development.
There’s also a JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts at many high street fashion and food retailers. And if you feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
JCB: Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
The closing date is the 15th December 2023, however should we receive sufficient applications we may close this sooner - so we recommend you apply as soon as possible!
