Jaguar Land Rover seeks 200 apprentices

Surging sales mean carmaker needs new generation of engineering talent

Booming carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will take on an additional 200 apprentices in 2015.

The new recruits will join the 620-strong group of apprentices currently employed across its six UK sites. Jaguar Land Rover accounts for approximately half of the total apprentices employed in the UK automotive OEM sector.

The apprenticeship programme provides students with a blend of real world experience and academic learning. Applicants can choose from either the four year Advanced Apprenticeship aimed at GCSE students or the six year Higher Apprenticeship aimed at A-Level entrants. In both cases, recruits will work across the business in areas such as product development and manufacturing environments.

Mike Wright, executive director at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “We are investing significantly in the future of Jaguar Land Rover, transforming the business and both brands with the expansion of our facilities in UK and overseas, as well as the development of the next generation of class-leading products.

“Just as important is our investment in developing the next generation of engineers and innovators to help our business achieve its ambitious growth plans. Our apprenticeships continue to attract the highest calibre of people interested in combining paid employment with fully-funded vocational qualifications.”

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