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JLR runs four-year apprenticeships for school and college leavers at Level 3, Level 6 (degree) and Level 7, in engineering, software and data, supply chain and finance. Degree apprentices study with the University of Warwick (WMG) or Aston University while working at JLR's West Midlands sites or Halewood, with fees paid by JLR.

Programmes

5 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

6 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering / Data · 4 years

    More about this programme: Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (University of Warwick, WMG)
    University or provider
    University of Warwick (WMG)
    Business areas
    Software Engineering, Data Analytics
    Locations
    West Midlands (primarily Gaydon and Whitley)

    Two pathways, Software Engineering and Data Analytics; study typically one week in six. Standard inferred from the programme and degree title.

    Source for Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

  • Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Engineering · 4 years

    More about this programme: Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    BEng (Hons) Applied Professional Engineering Programme (University of Warwick, WMG)
    University or provider
    University of Warwick (WMG)
    Business areas
    Product Design and Development, Electrical/Electronic Technical Support, Control Technical Support, Manufacturing
    Locations
    West Midlands (all sites), Halewood

    Four pathways.

    Source for Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship

  • Level 6 Supply Chain and Procurement Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Supply Chain / Procurement · 4 years

    More about this programme: Level 6 Supply Chain and Procurement Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    BSc Supply Chain and Procurement or BSc Supply Chain Management (Aston University)
    University or provider
    Aston University
    Business areas
    Supply Chain and Logistics, Procurement
    Locations
    West Midlands (all sites)

    Launched in 2024 (JLR press release, 4 February 2024).

    Source for Level 6 Supply Chain and Procurement Degree Apprenticeship

  • Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship

    Level 7

    Finance · 4 years

    More about this programme: Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Finance
    Locations
    Not published

    The programme page served a bot-verification interstitial, so it was not read; facts are from the apprentices overview page.

    Source for Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship

  • Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (Engineering)

    Level 4

    Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (Engineering)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    Reintroduced for 2024 and open to BTEC and T Level students; not listed on the careers site.

    Source for Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (Engineering)

  • Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering / Technician · 4 years

    More about this programme: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Not published
    Locations
    Not published

    Page served a bot-verification interstitial.

    Source for Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

A levels from CC
A levels
DTS: A level Maths at B (Software Engineering pathway: C) plus another A level in a listed subject at C. APEP: A level Maths at B plus Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or D&T at C. Supply Chain: 3 A levels at C incl. a numerate STEM subject.
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Degree programmes: GCSE Maths and English Language at 5 plus three further GCSEs at 5 (usually incl. a STEM subject). Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician: Maths and English at 4 plus three further GCSEs at 4.
Equivalents
A limited number of equivalents are accepted, including the International Baccalaureate and Scottish Highers
Other
Must be 16 by the start date. A driving licence is needed for a limited number of roles.

As JLR publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online applicationFebruary
  2. Online tests
  3. Virtual assessment centre
  4. Offer
  5. StartSeptember
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: February

    No CV or cover letter; one application per recruitment cycle.

  2. 2

    Online tests

    Pass based on scores; practice area available.

  3. 3

    Virtual assessment centre

    Presentation exercise and a motivational and scenario interview.

  4. 4

    Offer

    When: Within 2 weeks of the assessment centre

    Verbal offer confirmed by email.

  5. 5

    Start

    When: September

Typical timeline

Opens
Early February (February 2027 for the 2027 intake)
Closes
February or March; programmes may close early
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Within 2 weeks of the assessment centre
Starts
September 2027

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, ~FebLevel 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship and 3 more

Locations and universities

Locations
Gaydon, Whitley, West Midlands sites, Halewood
Universities and training providers
University of Warwick (WMG), Aston University

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£26,092 (Level 6 and Level 7 programmes); c. £17,393 (Level 3)
Progression
Yearly salary increase.
Notes
Figures shown for the September 2027 intake.
Benefits
  • Tuition fees paid by JLR
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Vehicle discounts through the JLR Privilege scheme
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Hybrid working in many roles
  • Free shuttle bus to Whitley and Gaydon
  • Cohort leader, mentoring and an early-careers community

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published
Cohort 2026
Not published
Cohort 2025
Not published
Cohort 2024
350 apprentices

What stands out

All apprenticeships last four years. In 2024 JLR offered 350 apprenticeship places and opened some routes to BTEC and T Level students.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.jlr.com/early-careers/apprentices

    Accessed · Programme cards (duration, salary, applications Feb 2027, start Sept 2027), benefits, application process, FAQs

  2. 2
    careers.jlr.com/early-careers/apprentices/level-6-digital-technology-solutions-degree-apprenticeship

    Accessed · DTS degree, Warwick, pathways, entry requirements, location

  3. 3
    careers.jlr.com/early-careers/apprentices/level-6-applied-professional-engineering-programme-degree-apprenticeship

    Accessed · APEP BEng, pathways, entry requirements, location

  4. 4
    careers.jlr.com/early-careers/apprentices/level-6-supply-chain-degree-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Aston University BSc, entry requirements, location

  5. 5
    careers.jlr.com/early-careers/apprentices/level-3-advanced-apprenticeship

    Accessed

  6. 6
    jlr.com/news/2024/02/jlr-opens-apprenticeships-candidates-t-level-and-btec-qualifications-widen-talent-pool

    Accessed · 350 places in 2024, Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship reintroduced, Supply Chain degree launched

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