Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

In-house health services

Onsite gym

ULEV car scheme

Private medical health scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Outdoor development programme

NextGen society

Job summary

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd invites applicants for an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Warwick Manufacturing Group, leading to a bachelor’s Engineering Degree while contributing to innovative hydrogen engine projects at a global engineering leader.

The programme begins September 2027 for 4-5 years, with a starting salary around £18,000. Clear entry criteria include 112 tariff points and GCSEs in Maths, English, and STEM.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: 112 tariff points and a Maths A level at grade B or above, STEM subject grade C or above.
• GCSE Maths, English and a STEM subject at grade C/4 or above.
• Post-GCSE disciplines should include Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics recommended).

Responsibilities

• Touch screen display programming for front-end UI and backend coding.
• Electrical design of circuits and harnesses using CAD software.
• Machine system testing and verification for new functionality or issues.
• Researching future technologies to drive innovation across new fleet of machines.

Skills

Touch screen display programming

Electrical design

Machine system testing

Researching future technologies

Education

A-level Maths (B or above)

STEM post-GCSE subjects

GCSE Maths English STEM (C/4 or above)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Start Date - September 2027, typically for 4-5 years

Starting Salary - Circa £18,000

Minimum Entry Criteria -You’ll need a minimum of 112 tariff points and you must achieve an A level in Maths at grade B or above and a STEM subject grade C or above. You’ll also need to achieve GCSE grades in Maths, English and additional STEM subject at grades C, 4, or above. Disciplines studied post-GCSE should include any Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics recommended).

Unfortuantly, JCB is unable to offer visa sponsorship or immigration support for its Emerging Talent schemes, either now or in the future. This includes individuals currently on sponsored visas.

What does the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme involve day to day?

AnElectrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with JCB is an opportunity to learn and qualify with a true standard-bearer in British Engineering. A company whose machines have brought major change to agriculture and construction that, behind the scenes, have a real impact on the way we live. In the works right now is a pioneering new hydrogen engine that will help drive us towards a zero-carbon future. Innovation is vital here and that’s exactly what makes working at JCB so exciting. Not to mention worthwhile.

Completing the programme at Warwick Manufacturing Group will earn you a bachelor’s Engineering Degree but, not only that, you’ll also be in a role with a global innovator that the world is always watching. You don’t get that when you take the conventional university route.

What could I be doing?

• Touch screen display programming covering both front-end UI and backend coding techniques
• Electrical design of circuits and harnesses using relevant CAD software
• Specific machine system testing and verification to evaluate new functionality or discover potential issues
• Researching future technologies that will ensure positive innovation and improvements across our new fleet of machines

What comes next?

1.We’ll be reviewing applications against the essential criteria then shortlisting and sending out links to our online assessments in November 2026 - January 2027 (we’d recommend you keep a look out for emails at this point as you’ll hear from us either way).

2.Once you’ve fully completed your online assessment, we’ll review it and provide you with an update within a few weeks. Please note, if you’ve not completed your online assessment then we won’t take your application further (we’ll send you a few reminders to make sure you don’t forget). If you've been progressed, you’ll be sent an invite to attend one of our in-person Assessment Centres.

3.In-person Assessment Centres will take place from January to April 2027 (we’ll send you all the details you need).

4.Following your Assessment Centre, whether you’ve been successful or not, our promise to you is that you’ll receive a call with feedback.

5.If successful, congratulations! We’ll now take you through the onboarding process, which will include a familiarisation day.

6.Welcome to JCB – our Emerging Talent cohorts ordinarily start in early September

What's in it for you?

When you join JCB, you'll enjoy a great package designed to reward, support and help you make the most of every day:

• 33 days' holiday (including most bank holidays)
• Market leading company pension scheme through Royal London
• Access to an in-house doctor, dentist, and an award winning Occupational Health team
• Onsite gym to help you stay active
• ULEV car scheme
• Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme
• Exclusive discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional outdoor development programme
• We also encourage our cohorts to network and get involved in our “NextGen” society.

A business that genuinely invests in its people

And that's just the start. At JCB, you'll be part of a world-class team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing matters, and your career can thrive.

Need support during the recruitment process?

Our goal is simple: to give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] and we'll be happy to support you.