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Over 4-5 years, our Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship will equip you for a lifetime of boundary-pushing engineering work in a career that could take you to any of the four continents in which we operate—well, we’ve always been about earthmovers.
What is the Mechanical 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.
Following our product journey will take you through functions including Product Design, Research, Test & Development and Technical Services, where you’ll develop essential engineering skills. You’ll learn fabrication techniques and put them into practice by producing components, as well as models, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems. Real, technical skills learned in an accessible, practical way designed to get you thinking creatively about all our processes.
Some of the projects you could be working on include;
- Solving problems at design and production
- Using NX and Teamcentre software
- Building and testing rigs for new machines
- Testing of equipment to evaluate performance
- Stripping down of machinery to identify and solve problems
- Reporting of testing and development scenarios
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!
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 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.
