TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate Scheme in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at JCB.
- Starting salary circa £31,500 per year.
- Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant Electrical/Electronic field, on track for a 2:1 or higher.
- Scheme runs for 24 months starting September 2027.
- JCB does not offer visa sponsorship.
About the Role
This is a permanent, full-time Electrical & Electronic Graduate Scheme role at JCB, starting in September 2027 and typically lasting 24 months.
About You
Minimum Entry Criteria
- You’ll need to be near to, or have completed, an appropriate bachelor’s or master’s degree such as Electrical Controls, Electrical Systems, Electrical & Electronic.
- Must be on track to secure a 2:1 or higher.
- JCB is unable to offer visa sponsorship or immigration support.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Dedicated, passionate, hands-on, and willing to learn.
- Relevant university project or work experience is beneficial.
- Logical thinker and great problem solver.
- Tenacious and inquisitive.
- Possesses a fresh approach, challenges the norm, and thinks creatively.
- Safety-conscious and driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
As an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Graduate, you will be a crucial part of JCB's future, contributing to large-scale projects. You will undertake tailored placements that suit your career aspirations, working on large systems or entire machine architectures. There is also an opportunity for a commercially focused placement to gain a unique perspective on engineering.
What you could be doing:
- Touch screen display programming (front-end UI and backend coding).
- Electrical design of circuits and harnesses using relevant CAD software.
- Specific machine system testing and verification.
- Researching future technologies for innovation and improvements.
Recruitment Process:
- Applications reviewed against essential criteria; shortlisting and online assessments sent (November 2026 - January 2027).
- Online assessments reviewed; updates provided within a few weeks. Successful candidates invited to an in-person Assessment Centre.
- In-person Assessment Centres take place (January - April 2027).
- Feedback provided following the Assessment Centre.
- Successful candidates proceed to the onboarding process.
- Onboarding includes a familiarisation day.
- New cohorts typically start in early September.
What's in it for you?
- Salary: Circa £31,500
- Holiday: 33 days (including bank holidays)
- Pension: Market-leading company pension scheme (Royal London)
- Health & Wellbeing: In-house doctor, dentist, Occupational Health team, onsite gym, Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme.
- Other Benefits: ULEV car scheme, JCB Rewards Hub discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, professional outdoor development programme.
- Networking: Encouragement to network and get involved in the “NextGen” society.
- JCB invests in its people, offering a world-class team environment where contributions are valued, wellbeing is supported, and careers can thrive.