- 150 apprentice opportunities available with the UK's leading provider of automotive apprenticeships
- Only three days left to submit applications
- Two industry leading programmes available
- One life changing experience for successful candidates
Budding engineers have just three days left to submit their applications for Jaguar Land Rover's award winning apprentice programme. The UK's leading provider of automotive apprenticeships is looking for up to 150 new recruits to join the 450 strong group currently undertaking the scheme across its six UK sites.
The award‑winning Jaguar Land Rover apprenticeship programme provides students with a strong blend of real world experience and academic learning. Applicants can choose from either the 4 year Advanced Apprenticeship aimed at students with the required GCSE's or the six year Higher Apprenticeship aimed at A‑Level entrants.
In both cases, recruits can look forward to working alongside world‑class engineers, in cutting edge product development and manufacturing environments developing vehicles for two of the most iconic global motoring brands.
Commenting on the programme, Robinder Gill, Apprentice Recruitment Manager, Jaguar Land Rover said: "At Jaguar Land Rover our apprentices are the future of our business ‑ that is why we are so passionate about attracting and developing the best new talent. Whether you are looking for a first job or an alternative to university, Jaguar Land Rover will help you to make the most of your potential. You will earn while you learn on a fully‑funded career path, gaining valuable and recognised qualifications."
Individuals who want to start a new career at the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles, have until midnight on the 31st January 2014 to apply via: http://www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com
To see how Jaguar Land Rover apprentices can make a difference, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJu‑Ck‑x7hw&feature=youtu.be
Notes to editors:
- Jaguar Land Rover was named Responsible Business of the Year in 2013 by Business in the Community (BITC).
- Jaguar Land Rover is the leading provider of automotive apprenticeships in the UK.
- Jaguar Land Rover has a long and firm commitment to vocational education with its award winning advanced and higher apprenticeship programmes which have been recruiting young people and nurturing talent for decades.
- There are currently 350 apprentices on the Advanced programme and 103 on the Higher programme.
- In the last five years Jaguar Land Rover has recruited 540 Advanced and Higher apprentices.
Advanced Apprenticeship
- An Advanced apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover is a serious career option for candidates with a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades A‑C incl. English, maths, science/technology subjects.
- An Advanced apprenticeship is a 4 year programme focusing on roles in product development or manufacturing.
- Alongside hands on experience, you will be supported to achieve vocational qualifications and a technical certificate and depending on business requirements opportunities are available to complete an HNC, City & Guilds or Foundation Degree.
- A starting salary of £210 per week rising to over £400 by the end of the programme.
Higher Apprenticeship
- The Higher Apprenticeship programme was introduced in 2012.
- A Higher apprentice will be supported to achieve a fully funded degree from Warwick University ‑ a top 5 UK institution.
- To qualify you will need A‑Level Maths and Science in addition to a minimum of 5x grades A‑C incl. English, maths, science/technology subjects.
- At the end of the programme you will be earning in excess of £30,000.
For more information, please visit www.newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com or contact:
Nicola Rzeznik, Senior Communications Officer
M: + 44 (0) 7736 912266 E: nrzeznik@jaguarlandrover.com
Kelly Mundee, Communications Officer
M: +44 7880 182287 E: kmundee@jaguarlandrover.com