Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician - Halewood

REQ ID: 127912

PROGRAMME TITLE: Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing: Maintenance Technician - Halewood

POSTING END DATE: 3rd March 2025

START DATE: 8th September 2025

PROGRAMME DURATION: 4 years

LOCATION: Halewood, Liverpool

 

Due to the hands-on nature of this role, hybrid working is not feasible. JLR is a multi-site business, and you will be required to work with various departments across multiple locations.

 

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL

 

You’ve picked the perfect time to take the first step on an extraordinary career path with JLR’s apprenticeship programme and be at the forefront of tomorrow’s technology. Experience first-hand how innovation shapes the future of mobility. Arrive as you are. Achieve the exceptional.

 

Your journey begins here.

 

Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Manufacturing:Mechatronics Maintenance Technician – Halewood (L24 9BJ)

 

A JLR Advanced Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge by learning cutting-edge concepts and technologies at college and applying them to real-world projects.

 

We’ll introduce you to the future of automotive technology, giving you the platform to make a meaningful impact on JLR and our customers. This programme enables you to achieve your Level 3 apprenticeship and earn a vocational qualification relevant to your chosen field.

 

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Mechatronics Maintenance Halewood programme takes four years to complete and adheres to the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Standard. For more details, please visit the IfATE apprenticeship standard webpage: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/mechatronics-maintenance-technician-v1-0

 

As an apprentice, you will develop the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) outlined in the apprenticeship standard. These will be assessed during your End Point Assessment (EPA), where you will demonstrate the competencies and skills you’ve gained throughout the programme.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

During your apprenticeship, you’ll spend a significant portion of your first year at North West Training Council (NWTC) in Liverpool (L5 9RJ). Your typical hours at the training provider will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM Monday – Thursday and reduced hours on Friday's; you will receive a confirmed timetable upon joining us. Here you’ll be assigned an Industrial Training Manager (ITM) and a JLR early careers cohort leader to support you throughout your apprenticeship journey.

 

Year 1 – Foundation Phase - In your first year, you'll focus on building your foundational knowledge of engineering and essential workplace competencies to ensure safety. You’ll spend time in workshops developing practical skills such as welding, electrical installation, milling, and fault finding. You’ll also take part in regular plant placements where you’ll have the opportunity to apply these newly acquired skills in a real-world environment. You’ll also begin studying your Level 3 BTEC qualification.

 

Year 2 – Academic Knowledge and Skills Development - In your second year, you’ll divide your time between your workplace and college, spending four days on plant and one day at North West Training Council each week. During this time, you’ll continue your Level 3 BTEC qualification and put your academic knowledge into action while working on site.

 

Year 3 – Academic Knowledge and Competence Development – In your third year you will be developing your skills in plant and continue working towards your BTEC qualification, focusing on developing your skills beyond the basics and working on real-world projects on-site at JLR.

 

Year 4 – Continuation of Competence Development and End Point Assessment - In your final year, you’ll complete your apprenticeship and prepare for your End Point Assessment, supported every step of the way by your Early Careers Cohort Leader.

 

This exciting programme is designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your technical knowledge, and develop key workplace behaviours like teamwork and problem-solving.

 

Apprentices working in Plant Maintenance will be focused on maintaining production equipment in one of the technology areas described below namely; Press Shop, Body-in-White, Trim and Final or Paint.

 

Halewood

 

This is an exciting time to join Halewood, as we develop the new generation of electric cars, which will be delivered in 2025. This landmark launch will bring together diverse technologies to realise our innovative Electrical Modular Architecture (EMA) platform – and you will play your part in making it happen and delivering our new Modern Luxury vehicles.

 

Halewood is home to the iconic Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport and is central to our manufacturing operations. Whether you focus on Press, Body in White, Paint, Trim and Final, or Estates, you will experience the end-to-end production of our vehicles

 

Press Shop

 

Vehicle production starts in our press shop where innovation and continuous improvements are at the heart of everything that we do. Working in the Press shop, you will become a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician working on a range of facilities including state of the art Press Lines and a high level of Automation and robotics. You will be responsible for maintaining all Press facilities which include; Servo Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Cranes and Conveyor systems to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly.

 

To support our in-house machine wellness strategy, you will be involved in undertaking major strip-down, refurbishment and repair activities to improve equipment availability and performance.

 

In addition, you will use your problem-solving skills to carry out proactive preventative and predictive maintenance; as well as diagnose and fix faults on complex machinery and equipment.

 

Body-in-White (BiW)

 

As a Body Construction Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a large maintenance team responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of a heavily automated facility with over 800 robots. You will be carrying out preventative and predictive maintenance tasks whilst having the opportunity to develop your skills in a wide range of technical equipment including Robotics, PLC’s, Electrical controls, and a wide range of industry leading joining technologies such as servo gun welding, Laser welding, riveting and sealing technologies.

 

Paint

 

Producing modern luxury surface finishes to our customers requires a keen focus from our Maintenance teams in Paint operations. You will be part of our team carrying out preventative, predictive, and planned activities to ensure our automation facilities deliver consistently on a daily basis. You will also be involved in a reactive role where immediate response investigation is required to ensure continuity of Production. Problem solving skills will be fundamental to your approach. There will be opportunities to extend your multiskilled training in areas such as PLC programming, Robot programming and servicing, Electrical controls, Mechanical servicing, variable speed motor control, chemical & material dosing and pump technology.

 

Trim and Final (T&F)

 

Being part of the T&F Maintenance and Technical team, you will be part of a group of skilled people that maintain and improve highly technologic equipment with a diverse range of functionality. There are over 100 different pieces of technology from Robot cells, Laser Markers, Conveyor PLC’s through to Fluid Filling equipment, vehicle validation testing rigs and water test facility. Problem solving and self-motivation is key to ensure you succeed in this fast-paced environment. The painted body shell comes to life in Trim and Final and finally becomes the modern luxury vehicle for the customer. You will be part of a self-driven and diverse team with the shared objective to deliver the customer vehicle to the right quality, in the expected timeframe.

 

WHAT’S REQUIRED?

 

You will need to have achieved or be on track to achieve GCSE Maths and English Language at level 4 (C) alongside three further GCSEs at level 4 (C) or higher, including one STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths) subject or an Engineering vocational qualification at level 3/90 credits/540 GLH or higher.

 

We value new and diverse talent, unconstrained and innovative thinking, and fresh insights and perspectives to support us in developing class-leading products. An interest in manufacturing is desirable, along with real excitement and passion to help JLR deliver next-generation products and technology.

 

If you do not hold or are not studying for the qualifications above but believe that you have equivalent awards or skills, please contact us at apprent@jaguarlandrover.com for a discussion before submitting your application.

 

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

 

Our 2025 apprenticeship programme salary is £16,893. You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 

At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

 

JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.

 

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website.

 

ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.

 

You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.

 

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.

 

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