Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

At Ford Motor Company we are working to revolutionise mobility; fuelled by new challenges, we are
creating solutions to build a better world for everyone. To support our incredible plans for the future
of mobility, we are looking for talented individuals to join the Ford family; ready to support our
development of exciting new products, gain valuable qualifications and become part of the next
generation of Ford engineers.

About the role

• The Advanced Engineering apprenticeship here at Ford will include 12-18 months of off-the- job training, where you will get to broaden your knowledge and skill-set at the Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Transport Operations, Dagenham. For applications to the Daventry plant, off-the- job training location is to be confirmed but will be within the Midlands area.
• Your on-the-job training will take place at the relevant Ford operation (either Daventry Plant, Dunton Campus or Transport Operations, Dagenham Engine Plant), where you will get to apply your new skills and knowledge gained during your CEME training to real-life engineering operations.
• You will gain a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2 and Level 3, a BTEC level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, a BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, and Functional Skills in Maths, English and Information Technology.

To excel here at Ford, you will have the following attributes:

• A keen interest in engineering and willing to learn more.
• Commitment and drive to complete your work to the best of your ability.
• A positive attitude to problem solving and adapting.
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Salary
£14,274 (Under Review) - (starting salary with yearly increments throughout the apprenticeship)

The Ideal Candidate

To become part of our team, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 GCSE grades, including Maths Grade 5 (Grade B), English Language ( or Literature or Language) at Grade 4 (Grade C) and Physics or Double Science at Grade 4 (Grade C).
• Alternatively, if you have not studied Physics or Double Science, we can accept NVQ or BTEC Level 2 or above in an engineering subject

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP) - which can provide up to £300 per year for non-job-specific education, training and development.
• A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount.
• A great salary increasing yearly, along with our competitive pension scheme.
• An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days - this is prorated in the first year of employment.