Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn a Bachelor's Engineering Degree while working as an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprentice at JCB.
- Starting salary of circa £18,000 per year.
- Requires a minimum of 112 tariff points, with specific A-level and GCSE grades in Maths and STEM subjects.
- Applications open for a September 2027 start, with online assessments from Nov 2026 - Jan 2027 and Assessment Centres from Jan - Apr 2027.
- JCB does not offer visa sponsorship for this scheme.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a permanent, full-time Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with JCB, a leader in British Engineering. The programme typically lasts 4-5 years, starting in September 2027.
What You'll Do
- Program touch screen displays, covering front-end UI and backend coding.
- Design electrical circuits and harnesses using CAD software.
- Test and verify specific machine systems to evaluate new functionality or identify issues.
- Research future technologies for innovation and improvements across JCB's machine fleet.
Qualifications and Entry Criteria
- Qualifications: You will earn a Bachelor’s Engineering Degree from Warwick Manufacturing Group.
- Entry Requirements:
- Minimum of 112 tariff points.
- A-level in Maths at grade B or above.
- A-level in a STEM subject at grade C or above.
- GCSE grades in Maths, English, and an additional STEM subject at grade C (4) or above.
- Disciplines studied post-GCSE should include Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics recommended).
Salary and Benefits
- Starting Salary: Circa £18,000 per year.
- Holiday: 33 days (including most bank holidays).
- Pension: Market-leading company pension scheme through Royal London.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to an in-house doctor, dentist, award-winning Occupational Health team, onsite gym, ULEV car scheme, Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme, and a professional outdoor development programme.
- Other Benefits: Exclusive discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub and Cycle to Work scheme.
Application Process
- Application Review & Online Assessments: Applications will be reviewed against criteria, with online assessments sent out between November 2026 and January 2027.
- Assessment Review: Updates will be provided within a few weeks of completing online assessments.
- Assessment Centres: In-person Assessment Centres will take place from January to April 2027.
- Feedback: All candidates will receive a call with feedback following their Assessment Centre.
- Onboarding: Successful candidates will go through the onboarding process, including a familiarisation day.
- Start Date: Cohorts typically start in early September.
Important Information
- Visa Sponsorship: JCB is unable to offer visa sponsorship or immigration support for its Emerging Talent schemes.
- Support: Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application or interview process by contacting recruitment@jcb.com.