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An Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with JCB is an opportunity to learn and qualify with a true standard-bearer in British Engineering. A company whose machines have brought major change to agriculture and construction that, behind the scenes, have a real impact on the way we live. In the works right now is a pioneering new hydrogen engine that will help drive us towards a zero-carbon future. Innovation is vital here—and that’s exactly what makes working at JCB so exciting. Not to mention worthwhile.
What is the Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme like?
We’ll show you in depth how we turn out quality new JCB products to time and budget constraints. You’ll see how we come up with initial ideas, move them through the design stage, build, test and, ultimately, arrive at the finished article. There may even be the possibility of an overseas placement!
You’ll undertake placements that perfectly suit your career aspirations, contributing to large-scale projects – not just working on one small section of the machine, but on large systems or the entire machine architectures. You’ll be encouraged to vocalise your ideas, develop your confidence, and make a valued contribution from day one. This is a scheme for those who have a unique view of the work they’re doing and want to have their voice heard in a high-impact environment, with the potential opportunity for an overseas placement!
There’s also the opportunity to get stuck into a more commercially focused placement to experience engineering from a unique perspective.
Some of the areas you could be working on include:
- Vehicle wiring schematic/harness design.
- Electrical & Electronic system fault finding and rectification.
- Design/development of vehicle control systems including ECU software designs, communications networks (including CAN), displays, telematics, service tools etc.
- User interface design/programming
- Innovative research into areas such as hybridisation, electrification, and automation
Completing the programme will earn you a bachelor’s Engineering Degree—but, not only that, but you will also be in a role with a global innovator that the world is always watching. You don’t get that when you take the conventional university route.
Our business is always innovating, and our Engineering professionals will be in your corner throughout the programme, coaching you in just how we do it. There are no barriers to the top professionals here—you’ll have direct, one-on-one access to all their expertise. Even though we’re global, we’re still a family business and, with the close support you’ll receive, it’ll really feel like it. It’s what makes our Degree Apprenticeship such a special learning experience.
About you
Minimum Entry Criteria
- 3 A Levels at a minimum of grade B and above, including Maths & a relevant scientific/ technical subject (2 AS level passes are considered equivalent to one A level). Or a qualification equivalent to any of the above or a combination, which must include A-Level equivalent Mathematics.
In addition to the above A-Levels, you will also need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a relevant scientific/technical subject at B/5 or above. Just as importantly, you should be looking for a career that will really allow you to make your mark in a field you’re committed to.
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 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!
