Level 6 Apprenticeship: Applied Professional Engineering Programme - Electrical Engineering

JOB TITLE:

Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship – Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Pathway

POSTING END DATE: 01/03/2026

START DATE:

7th September 2026

PROGRAMME DURATION: 4 years.

LOCATION:

Whitley, National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi‑site business, and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.

You’ve picked the perfect time to take the first step on an extraordinary career path with JLR’s apprenticeship programme and be at the forefront of tomorrow’s technology. Experience first‑hand how innovation shapes the future of mobility. Arrive as you are. Achieve the exceptional.

Your journey begins here.

Our Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at those with a passion for learning and innovation.

We’re reimagining the future of automotive, refining the quality of our combustion engines and expanding into electrification. As an Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will become a multi‑disciplinary engineer, developing digital technology solutions for modern luxury vehicles that are renowned for their desirability and performance.

The Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree apprenticeship programme takes four years to complete and adheres to Skills England Product Development and Design (Degree) Apprenticeship standard. For more details, please visit the Skills England apprenticeship standard webpage:
Product design and development engineer (degree) / Skills England

As an apprentice, you will develop the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) outlined in the apprenticeship standard. These will be assessed during your End Point Assessment (EPA), where you will demonstrate the competencies and skills you’ve gained throughout the programme.

Electronics is the driving force behind most of the innovations in modern vehicles, with electronic parts in most, if not all, active components of our products. As an Electrical and Electronics Engineer, you will learn a variety of valuable skills including electronic circuit design, power electronics, embedded safety critical system design, programming and more.

During your apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience and career‑building skills while working at the forefront of the automotive industry. This exciting programme is designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your foundational knowledge, and develop essential business behaviours such as teamwork and problem‑solving. And you’ll be supported by a JLR early careers cohort leader, the university team, and your line manager every step of the way.

You’ll achieve a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering developed in conjunction with the University of Warwick. For more details on the degree course, please visit:
Applied Professional Engineering

This programme is delivered through a combination of online study, face‑to‑face lectures, independent learning each week. This gives you the chance to apply your learning from University of Warwick to projects in a real‑world environment. You’ll study a range of modules designed to build your essential knowledge, skills and behaviours, with regular process reviews along to way to ensure you’re getting the support you need from your tutors and line manager.

In years 3 and 4 you will complete modules related to your chosen specialism –Electrical and Electronic Technical Support. In your final year, you’ll complete a work‑based project as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA). This is an opportunity for you to use the skills and experience you gained throughout your time on the programme and apply them directly to your role.

And when you’ve successfully completed your EPA, you’ll achieve your Level 6 Apprenticeship and taking on new responsibilities and making a meaningful impact within the business.

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