TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Mechatronics Apprenticeship over 44 months, starting September 2027.
- Earn a starting salary of £16,000 per year.
- Requires at least four GCSEs (including Maths, English, and a science/technical subject at C/4 or above).
- No visa sponsorship is available.
- Benefits include 33 days holiday, company pension, private medical health, and more.
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. Without you, the machines won’t just grind to a halt, they will stay that way.
What the Apprenticeship Involves
- For the first two years, you'll undertake a combination of block release training with our dedicated training provider and work-based learning at JCB, alongside several placement periods within a dedicated business unit.
- For the remaining time of the programme, you'll be based full-time at JCB, gaining valuable on-the-job experience in one of our business areas.
- You'll then complete your apprenticeship through a final practical assessment in the workplace, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you have developed throughout the programme.
Entry Requirements
- You’ll need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a relevant scientific/technical subject at C/4 or above.
Recruitment Process
- Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria, followed by shortlisting and sending out links to online assessments in November 2026 - January 2027.
- Successful candidates from online assessments will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre, taking place from January to April 2027.
- Feedback will be provided following the Assessment Centre.
- Onboarding and a familiarisation day will follow for successful candidates.
What's in it for you?
- 33 days' holiday (including most bank holidays)
- Market leading company pension scheme through Royal London
- Access to an in-house doctor, dentist, and an award winning Occupational Health team
- Onsite gym
- ULEV car scheme
- Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme
- Exclusive discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Professional outdoor development programme
- Networking opportunities and involvement in the “NextGen” society.
Important Information
- Start Date: September 2027
- Duration: Typically 44 months
- Visa Sponsorship: JCB is unable to offer visa sponsorship or immigration support for its Emerging Talent schemes, either now or in the future. This includes individuals currently on sponsored visas.