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INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

JCB is a company focused on the future. We are always innovating, pushing boundaries and setting the standard. We can do this because our people share vision, enthusiasm and the drive to get things done. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world. We design, develop, manufacture and assemble more than 300 different products over four continents. This means we can offer a variety of experience for anyone on our Early Careers schemes that you simply won’t find anywhere else.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

A JCB apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills that will set you on the right path for your entire career journey. You’ll get paid while you’re learning and finish with a recognised qualification.

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GRADUATES

Whether you’re interested in a career in Engineering, Business or working at the cutting edge of our industry with our Future Technologies scheme, JCB offers everything you need as the first step to a rewarding career.

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UNDERGRADUATES

Start your career as you mean to go on with one of our JCB Undergraduate schemes. They’re designed to give you the skills and experience you need to kick start your career.

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EARLY
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FIND YOUR FIT

Take our interactive quiz to find out which of our apprenticeships would be your perfect match.

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FEATURED PROGRAMMES
LEVEL 2 WELDING APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 14 months
Typically October – December
£15,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 3/D or above
Not required.
LEVEL 2 AssEmbly APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 18-20 months
Typically October – December
£15,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 3/D or above
Not required.
LEVEL 6 BUSINESS DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 36 months
Typically October – December
£18,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 4/C or above
3 at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification
LEVEL 6 ENGINEERING DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 60 months
Typically October – December
£18,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths, English and relevant subject at 4/C or above
3 at grade B or above including Maths and a relevant subject, or equivalent
LEVEL 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 36 months
Typically October – December
£15,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 4/C or above
Not required.
LEVEL 4 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 30 months
Typically October – December
£18,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 4/C or above
One relevant subject, or equivalent
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
LEVEL 2 WELDING APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 14 months
Typically October – December
£13,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 3/D or above
Not required.
LEVEL 2 LEAN MANUFACTURING APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 14 months
Typically October – December
£13,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 3/D or above
Not required.
LEVEL 6 BUSINESS DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 3 years
Typically October – December
£16,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 4/C or above
3 at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification
LEVEL 6 ENGINEERING DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 60 months
Typically October – December
£16,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths, English and relevant subject at 4/C or above
3 at grade C or above including Maths and a relevant subject, or equivalent
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 36 months
Typically October – December
£13,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 3/D or above
Not required.
LEVEL 4 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
Typically 30 months
Typically October – December
£16,000, increase year on year
GCSEs: 4 including Maths and English grade 4/C or above
One relevant subject, or equivalent
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WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Being right for JCB is about more than qualifications or ticking boxes. It’s about having a can-do attitude and being a team player. It’s about passion for changing the future and making a difference. You’ll be dedicated, and always looking for the next challenge so you can keep learning. Sound like you?

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YOUR TALENT. OUR PROMISE.

For decades we have excelled in world-class products and now our eyes are on the future. That’s why our Early Careers talent is so important to us. Our future is powering our machines in alternative ways. Our future is finding new ways for our products to tackle the challenges the world faces. Our future is you.

Whoever you are and wherever you join us, we’re looking for more than qualifications - we’re looking for an attitude and a drive that sets you apart. What happens next is in your hands.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION VIA WEBSITE
VIDEO INTERVIEW
ASSESSMENT CENTRE
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