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Level 3 Mechatronics Apprenticeship

JCB
Location
Not specified
Salary
c. £16,000
Duration
44 months
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
October to December
Application deadline
31 December 2024
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths, English and Science grade 4/C or above

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Mechatronics is where mechanical engineering meets electrical engineering. It's robotics, electronics, product engineering and more. It's fixing the machines that we need to make our machines. You'll spend the first half of the apprenticeship (22 months) training at a dedicated training provider, with a few weeks on placement at JCB. Then, for the second 22 months, you'll be based at JCB getting on-the-job experience in one of the areas in the business, before being assessed in a practical environment to complete the apprenticeship.

Requirements

At least four GCSEs at C/4 or above, including Maths, English and Science. Ability to stay calm when things don't go to plan and tackle challenges with a get-things-done approach. Quick thinking, problem-solving skills, methodical and logical thinking. Understanding of the seriousness of production line pauses and financial implications.

Skills

problem-solvingmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringroboticselectronicsmaintenanceproduct engineering

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4

Training & development

First 22 months: training at dedicated training provider with a few weeks on placement at JCB. Second 22 months: on-the-job experience at JCB in maintenance engineering areas with practical assessment.
Future prospects
Recognised Level 3 Engineering qualification with relevant experience from two different organisations and readiness to start first Maintenance Engineering career within JCB.

Company benefits

Earn as you learn with JCB, one of the largest and most innovative manufacturers of construction equipment in the world. Salary increase year on year.

About JCB

JCB is a company focused on the future. Always innovating, pushing boundaries and setting the standard. One of the largest and most innovative manufacturers of construction equipment in the world.
Website
www.jcb.com