Logistics Planner Apprenticeship

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme through Royal London

In-house doctor/dentist and OH team

Onsite gym

ULEV car scheme

Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme

Discounts through JCB Rewards Hub

Cycle to Work scheme

Outdoor development programme

Job summary

JCB is offering a Level 3 Logistics Planner Apprentice role starting September 2026 for an 18-month programme. You'll complete a Level 3 Supply Chain Apprenticeship while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely, quality materials for machine builds.

The role emphasizes problem-solving and relationship-building with stakeholders across the business. Starting salary is circa £16,000, with opportunities to develop within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 3 Supply Chain Apprenticeship.
• Work with local and international suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time and to the right quality.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and solve problems creatively.

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Job description

The Opportunity– Level 3 Logistics Planner Apprentice

Start date– September 2026, typically for 18 months

Starting Salary – Circa £16,000

Minimum Entry Criteria– You’ll need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.

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 a Logistics Planner Apprenticeship Scheme involve day to day?

As part of the 18-month apprenticeship, you’ll complete a Level 3 Supply Chain Apprenticeship. You’ll be working with local and international suppliers to ensure materials are delivered, at the right quality at the right time, and within the right timeframe, for machines to be built. You’ll love developing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, finding solutions when problems arise, and always looking for a better way to do the job. Real, problem solving, negotiating, learned in an accessible, practical way designed to get you thinking creatively about all our processes.

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.