Advanced Apprentice - Manufacturing - Halewood

Job description

POSTING END DATE:  17th November 2017.
ADVERTISED SALARY: £13,500
An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

LOCATION:  Halewood

Working in one of the largest functions within our business you will have an integral role in delivering our current product range of vehicles to the highest quality standards to meet our customers’ demanding requirements. 

Operating in world class manufacturing facilities such as press shops, body shops, paint shops and vehicle assembly areas you will be responsible for maintaining automated and advanced technologies, in either mechatronic maintenance or toolmaking roles. You will provide support to maximise production efficiencies and maintain all associated plant equipment to ensure the smooth running of our state of the art production facilities.  

Join the Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme, and you’ll have opportunities to make your mark in routes such as:

TOOLMAKER, TOOL AND DIE MAINTENANCE

Responsible for producing high quality body components to world class efficiency levels, T&PPG take initial body designs, assess the suitability for production and then oversee the manufacture for press tooling and plant for delivery into internal and external press shops.  The equipment is sourced across the globe and this process is undertaken by a team of engineers with world class skills and knowledge across all stamping technologies.  As an Advanced Apprentice you will be plant based and undertake structured training in order to complete maintenance and improvement tasks to increase quality and performance levels of the tooling, plant and products made.  You will work with cutting edge equipment and be constantly challenged in a fast paced production environment.

MAINTENANCE

In this area you will become an Electro-Mechanical technician working on a range of facilities with a high level of automation and robotics. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment to support the manufacture of two high volume products, Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport. You will use problem-solving skills to carry out proactive preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly.You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and fix faults on complex machinery and equipment to keep our manufacturing operation running smoothly.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will undertake a modern apprenticeship under the auspices of the Trailblazer standards. This exciting programme will develop your practical skills and cultivate the knowledge required for your particular role in the business. This is all achieved whilst developing your behaviours, as we are not just interested in what you accomplish, but the manner in which you do it.

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain a number of academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for by us, including:

·  Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
·  Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (route specific)
·  Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Expect to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma, NVQs relevant to your specific job and top class on-the-job training that will support and focus you on becoming highly competent to deliver in the role.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

You’ll need Maths and English Language GCSE C Grade or Grade 4-9 or above. In addition you will need three GCSE’s (or equivalent) including a Science, Engineering or Technology at C Grade or above, or as an alternative, Engineering Vocational qualification level 3 of 90 credit value (540 GLH).

Whatever your role, you’ll discover our dedication to developing excellence runs throughout the business. Your innovation and creativity will be challenged every day, as you develop a rigorous and commercially focused approach to your work. And with ongoing support from industry-leading experts, you’ll quickly realise the schemes have been designed to be just as inspiring as the pioneering vehicles you’ll help produce.

BENEFITS

As you’d expect from one of the world’s most revered organisations, an outstanding range of rewards and benefits await those who have the vision and drive to continue our global success – including a competitive starting salary. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover an excellent place to start your journey – it all starts here!

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Please only make one application for our Apprentice vacancies. Read all scheme information carefully and apply to the one position that aligns most with your qualifications, skills, experience and interests. We will not process any duplicate applications.

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