Mechanical Eng Degree Apprenticeship – Sep 2027

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme

Private health benefits

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work

Professional development

Job summary

JCB in Rocester, United Kingdom, invites applicants to join a Level 6 Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship starting September 2027. The programme spans 4–5 years, with opportunities to experience multiple mechanical engineering areas, from product upgrades to new designs, while gaining practical industry experience.

The apprenticeship aims to develop boundary-pusting engineers, while providing a stable pathway into a long-term career within JCB’s global operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Experience different mechanical engineering areas over 4–5 years.
• Contribute to upgrading parts, designing new features, and developing ideas for production lines.
• Assist in testing designs and identifying improvements to ensure robustness.

Education

Tariff points 112

A level Maths B or above

GCSE Maths English and STEM C or above

STEM/Engineering post-GCSE (Physics recommended)

Job description

JCB in Rocester, United Kingdom, invites applicants to join a Level 6 Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship starting September 2027. The programme spans 4–5 years, with opportunities to experience multiple mechanical engineering areas, from product upgrades to new designs, while gaining practical industry experience.

The apprenticeship aims to develop boundary-pusting engineers, while providing a stable pathway into a long-term career within JCB’s global operations.