JCB CAREERS | Building a Brighter Future

Welcome to your future...

The key to your future...

Higher Apprenticeships.
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Undergraduate Scheme.
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To grow our company by providing innovative, strong and high performance products and
solutions to meet our global customers needs. We will support our wolrd-class products by
providing superior customer service.
A career at JCB is only limited by your own imagination and ambition. JCB has huge growth
plans and there is no better time to join us and be a part of our continued success story.

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Level 2/3 Apprenticeships.

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Graduate Programme.
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Welcome to

JCB.

Across 4 different
continents...

To our 1 millionth
machine...
Employing more than
11000 people...

From one man and a tipping

trailer in Uttoxeter...

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Where can we go next?

Producing over 300

different products...

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Working at

Pathways into

JCB.

JCB.

JCB is a wonderful place to work. There is a great

atmosphere within the offices, people from outside JCB
always comment on the positive vibe they get from staff.
, Higher Apprentice.

4 GCSEs A*- D or
6 GCSEs A*-C or
Equivalent

Level 2/3
Apprenticeships

Engineering Craft,
Engineering Advance,
Business Apprenticeships.

3 A levels A-C or
Equivalent.

Level 4
Apprenticeship

Foundation Degree and Higher Engineering Apprenticeships.

Undergraduate on
track for a 2:1 or 1st

Summer or
Undergraduate Scheme.

Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical), Sales and Marketing,

Industrial Design, Ergonomics.

Graduate 2:1 or 1st

Graduate
Programme

General Engineering (Mechanical), Electrical and Electronic,

Powertrain, manufacturing, Commercial Sales and Marketing,
Purchasing, Finance, IT, Human Resources.

As one of the truly great engineering and manufacturing businesses, JCB has a pedigree for
innovation, pushing boundaries and challenging the norm. Everywhere you look in our business,
you will find enthusiasm, vision and strength of character coupled with friendliness and a real
can-do spirit.
We are proud of our achievements and recognise that future success depends upon us attracting
and nurturing the finest talent. Our structured training schemes and academic study programmes
will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to reach your full potential.
When working at JCB there are many benefits for employees which include an attractive
remuneration package, pension scheme, 33 days annual holiday (increasing with service),
discounted healthcare and sports facilities.

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Work Experience
at JCB.

I have really enjoyed my work experience at JCB; it

has helped me make some decisions about where I
would like my career to progress and how I can go
about developing that with JCBs help through their
Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.
Max, 16, Work Experience.

The JCB work experience programme will allow you to experience life working for JCB
within an office environment. To gain a direct understanding of the work we do, how we
work and the type of careers found in a large international business.
One weeks work experience for those aged between 16-18.
A chance to learn on the job skills that you would not get from a book.
For those who are interested in JCB it will give you the opportunity to fully understand
how a global company works.
Due to travelling restrictions, you must live within 25 miles of a JCB Factory.
We will try to place you in departments which are suitable to your interests.
This opportunity will help you gain future employment either within or outside of JCB.
Due to the large amounts of requests, we identify set weeks each year for work experience.
To find out when these dates are, head to www.jcbcareers.com.

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I chose to apply for work experience to gain some

real life experience which I thought might help me to
decide what I wanted to do after sixth form. I have
decided that I wish to pursue a career in marketing
and hope to come back to JCB on the Graduate
Scheme when I finish university.
Jessica, 17, Work Experience.

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Apprenticeships.

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The people I work with are very supportive and I am

encouraged to improve every day. The most rewarding
aspect of my job, as an apprentice, is seeing my skill level
and knowledge constantly improve.
James, Craft Apprentice.

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Craft & Advanced

Apprenticeships.
For candidates who show an interest within technology, science and business, this is a fantastic
opportunity to develop practical skills in an area of your interest along with gaining a nationally
recognised qualification. It could be the best decision that you make.

My main role at JCB is as a fabrication apprentice

within the Government and Defence side of JCB. One
of my responsibilities is to support production of the
military machines in terms of fabrication and welding.
Chris, Advanced Apprentice.

You will also have access to further internal development and training which will enhance
broaden your skills and enable progression to the next level of qualification.
As with all the apprenticeship schemes you will benefit from our attractive remuneration
package, which enables you to earn whilst you learn, along with other employee benefits
which you can find out more about online.
A level 3 qualification provides the underpinning knowledge for mechanical and electrical
engineering disciplines required in a wide variety of roles across the JCB business.

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Business
Apprenticeships.

The Business Apprenticeship at JCB offered me

the chance to work within a global organisation
in a job which I enjoyed. It gave me first-hand
experience, which I would not have been able to
experience if I was stuck in a classroom.
Alex, Business Apprentice.

Candidates who wish to become a Business Apprentice will be pushed to achieve their full
potential. As a Business Apprentice you will be taught the skills and knowledge needed to
kick start a career in an area of JCB which fascinates you.
This opportunity will provide you with four different placements around JCB to enable you to
fully understand how a business of this size functions. You will then have the opportunity to
specialise in a part of the business that you aspire to join.
Some of your time will be spent at the JCB Academy to gain part of the qualification.
The modules you will take have been specifically designed in order to relate to JCB plans
for future growth as well as exploring the world of sales, marketing, purchasing,
logistics, customer service, and other essential support functions for our global business.

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Higher
Apprenticeships.

The best thing about taking an

apprenticeship at JCB is that I am
getting practical experience alongside
my qualifications which will make me
more employable in the future.

Daniel, Higher Apprentice.

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Higher
Apprenticeships.

There are so many great things about working at

JCB; it is not possible to pick just one.
Daniel, Higher Apprentice.

JCB is proud of its people and would like you to join the team, by working with JCB
to complete your apprenticeship you will gain the knowledge and practical skills
needed to reach your full potential. JCB offers Higher Apprentice candidates:
Commencing in September, which is coupled with placements within different
areas of the business to give you a wider appreciation of the JCB business unit.
As well as working within JCB you will also complete studies outside of JCB to
further support your development.
After 2 years you will receive a recognised level 4 qualification and have the
potential to continue your studies to a Bachelors degree level.
The opportunity of completing a Higher Apprenticeship at JCB gives candidates an
opportunity to develop a high skill set as well as broadening their experience of the
business. With increasing tuition fees this can provide an alternative, but great way,
to gain an appropriate qualification while earning.

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JCB offered not only a job but also the opportunity to gain
further qualifications in the form of a Foundation Degree.
This is something I wanted to do but would not otherwise
have had the financial support to be able to do.
Robert, Higher Apprentice.

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Undergraduate
Scheme.

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On an Undergraduate scheme
at JCB you will learn as much in
a year as you did in all the years
running up to it.
Alex, Undergraduate.

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Undergraduate
Scheme.
This is an opportunity for undergraduates who are studying a Bachelors or Masters degree.
Candidates must be on track to graduate university with a 2:1 or above. This 12 month
programme is specifically designed for students doing a sandwich year. There is also the
opportunity for a summer placement between study years. Working within JCB will allow
you to develop a detailed understanding of a global off-highway machine Engineering and
Manufacturing business.
In addition to the benefits mentioned previously, successful candidates receive a bursary
while at university and consideration for a graduate career within our global organisation.
Candidates will gain paid first-hand experience, which is invaluable when leaving university.
Candidates will follow a professional development pathway aligned to their discipline.

This opportunity is available within a number of disciplines including:

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Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical)

Sales and Marketing
Industrial Design
Manufacturing

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The best thing about working for JCB

is you are seen as part of the team and
they actually value your opinion.
George, Undergraduate.

Being able to work in more than one area

of the business has enabled me to gain as
much varied experience as possible.
Eliott, Undergraduate.

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The best thing about JCB is there are many

opportunities for career progression, possibly even
overseas. Everybody is very supportive with the work
that you do and it is easy to approach people to talk
to them and ask questions.
Becky, Graduate.

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Graduate
Programmes.

I chose JCB because it was apparent that JCB offered the most comprehensive
and competitive graduate programme across the automotive and heavy machinery
Industry. The prospects of future growth in the position were outstanding.

Peter, Graduate.

Our graduate programmes have been designed to build on your existing interests, skills and
knowledge to develop individuals who are ready to take on global challenges with JCB.
JCB Graduates can expect to undertake a variety of real business assignments, across
several parts of the business to establish a thorough understanding of JCB.
Our 12 24 month graduate programmes are individually tailored as JCB focuses on your
interests and skills.
In addition to experiential training, JCB provides personal and technical training such as our
residential outdoor development programme as well as machine operation workshops.
Some programmes can include international placements.
There are many areas within JCB that you can work in and we are constantly expanding these.
We currently offer graduate programmes in:

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General Engineering (Mechanical)

Electrical and Electronic
Powertrain
Manufacturing
Commercial Sales and Marketing
Purchasing
Finance
IT
Human Resources

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Nikki, Graduate.

Our
People.

I would describe every single moment I

have spent at JCB as inspiring.
Harry, Higher Apprentice.

I would describe my time

at JCB as rewarding.

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Level 2/3
Apprenticeships.
I was on an Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme and now have a role at JCB as an XP
Development Fitter. I choose JCB because it is a globally recognised, successful and
innovative company which excels in training, learning and development. There are plenty
of opportunities for your career progression within JCB. In an apprenticeship you learn
both the theory and practical sides of engineering at college and have the opportunity
to combine your skills in the workplace. An apprenticeship is your foundation to your
working career, with the training and new skills you have acquired you can implement
them in the workplace leading to career progression.
Rachel, Former Apprentice.

Higher
Apprenticeships.
I have recently changed job roles from design into development. For me this has been a big step
from design, I can now apply the theory I have learnt in the design office to our new products. I
chose JCB because the opportunity that JCB offers is second to none. As a local person I have
developed a real passion for JCB and enthusiasm about their equipment. I find that there is
never a dull moment at JCB and I enjoy every single moment of every day.
Harry, Higher Apprentice.

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Undergraduate
Scheme.
In my placement year at JCB I have worked in three areas of the business; Landpower
Development, Power Systems and in the Backhoe Loader team. I chose JCB as I
wanted a year away from university and at the same time to get some real engineering
experience. The best thing about JCB is getting to use and explore machines which
is something I enjoy doing. I even got to go to Germany as part of my placement!
Alex, Undergraduate.

Graduate
Programmes.
I am a strategic group buyer and am therefore given many responsibilities at JCB.
For example one of my roles is to achieve the lowest total cost of acquisition
of a product for JCB. I chose JCB as it has such a good reputation and there
are so many opportunities for progression. This opportunity at JCB will enhance
my personal and professional development through the training which they offer.
My career advice would be to ask questions about potential careers with potential
employers and make sure that the company can match your expectations and what you
want from your first step into your career.
Nikki, Graduate.

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Progression
within JCB.
I am the Principal Development Engineer at JCB Heavy Products and trained as an Apprentice at
JCB. Being an Apprentice you get the chance of working in many different areas of the business.
This gives you an appreciation of the various departments and how they are all vital to developing
the product. The employees are the best thing about working for JCB. From Rocester HQ to
the plant in Savannah, they all have the same drive and enthusiasm that is required to work for a
successful, global company that JCB is. If you are interested in engineering or business, then there
is no better place than JCB. The level of On the job training is second to none, the workforce
will make you extremely welcome and the opportunities for progression are available.
Chris Harrison, Principal Development Engineer at JCB Heavy Products.

I was on one of the engineering schemes at JCB and have now progressed to be the Director and
General Manager of JCB Power Products. At the time when I applied to be on a scheme at JCB
I chose JCB because it is such a great British company who are able to offer a great career to the
right people. One of the greatest things about working at JCB is being able to make a difference
to the company and use my initiative to grow the business. If you are successful at getting onto
one of the many JCB schemes you should put everything into it and the company will return the
effort many times over.
Jonathan Garnham. Director and General Manager of JCB Power Products.

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Living in

Staffordshire.
The location and outlook of the factories has been taken into
consideration to provide a lovely backdrop making a pleasant and
relaxed working environment.
Sarah, Graduate.

There are many benefits of living in Staffordshire, the home of JCB; whether you are after
a rural or urban lifestyle Staffordshire can provide both.
Staffordshire can provide a high quality of life at affordable prices.
Centrally located to most major cities, such as Manchester, Birmingham and
Nottingham all easily commutable.
Good transport links to cities such as London. Situated close to the Peak District and
Cannock Chase.
Leisure Facilities for example Carsington Water.
For fun days out, there is Alton Towers which is situated close to JCB World Headquarters.
Good access to shopping locations.
The talent schemes at JCB also offer candidates the opportunity to get involved with the social
side of JCB with activities that are run outside of work.

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JCB Group HR, World Headquarters, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JP Telephone: +44 (0) 1889 590312 Email: training.schemes@jcb.com