Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to learn and earn. Applicants will be studying for a recognised qualification, and working hands on to gain invaluable work experience. Our apprenticeships offer a competitive salary, which is reviewed annually.

University isn’t for everyone, our Degree apprenticeships offer the same qualifications whilst coming accompanied with work experience and a salary.

Our apprenticeships are open to anyone that meets our entry requirements, which are set out below.

For 2023, we are offering three types of apprenticeships, the details of the entry requirements can be found below. 

Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships – Essex

A minimum of 3 GCSE grades, including Maths Grade 5 (Grade B), English (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.

Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeships (Degree IT) - Essex

A minimum of 5 GCSE at Grade 5 or above, this must include Maths and English (Literature or Language) at Grade 5 or above. 

Plus, a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) at Grade 5 or above.

 Alternatively, if you have not studied the STEM subject, we can accept NVQ or BTEC Level 3 or above in a technology subject.

In addition to the above, we also require 3 A Levels at BCC or higher (or equivalent) predicted or achieved, these must include a Science or Technology related subject, and equate to 104 UCAS Points. 

Level 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeships - Essex 

A minimum of 5 GCSE at Grade 5 or above, this must include Maths, English (Literature or Language) at Grade 5 or above. 

Plus Physics or Double Science GCSE at Grade 5 or above..

Alternatively, if you have not studied Physics or Double Science we can accept NVQ or BTEC Level 3 or above in an engineering subject.

In addition to the above, we also require 3 A Levels at BBC or higher (or equivalent) predicted or achieved. These must include a B in maths and one other STEM subject (Science, Technology or Engineering) and equate to 112 UCAS points. 

For all our Ford Motor UK Apprenticeships, go to ford.co.uk/apprenticeships and navigate to the apprenticeship you wish to apply for. You will find the link to the application form on the individual apprentices pages. 

• Advanced Apprenticeships in Engineering are available in Dagenham and Dunton.

• Degree Apprenticeships IT are available at Dunton or Stratford (HereEast)

• Degree Apprenticeships Engineering are available at Dagenham and Dunton.

• Advanced Apprenticeships - Study with Skillnet at CEME at Rainham.

• Degree Apprenticeships IT - Study at Greenwich University

• Degree Apprenticeships Engineering - Study at Greenwich University

At Ford we welcome all applications for our job opportunities. However, we are unable to employ anyone who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All candidates will be asked to provide originals of documentation proving their right to work in the UK at assessment centre stage. The Company will be unable to offer employment if the candidate has been unable to provide the appropriate supporting original documentation. The Company has a duty to check that all new employees are entitled to work in the UK and to do the type of work offered. Any job offer will therefore be conditional on the individual holding the right to work in the UK. 

The standard working hours are 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday. Start and finish times will vary between location and departments.

Application Form

By following the link above, you will be taken to an application form, this allows you to tell us more about who you are, and your achieved or predicted grades.  We do need to ensure you meet the entry requirements for Ford, and for our learning providers. 

Video Interview Stage

Once we are satisfied you meet our entry requirements, you will progress into the video interview stage. 

Advanced Apprentices

You will be given the opportunity to have a live video interview with one of our team.

Degree Apprentices

You will be sent a link to answer some preloaded questions, and your answers will be recorded for us to review. 

Online Testing

Should you be successful following the video interview stage, you will progress to the ‘Online Testing’ stage. We use SHL, as a testing platform. You will be sent a link to complete the tests, and guidance will be provided. 

Assessment Centres

The final stage is an assessment centre, these are now held virtually via Google HangOuts.   Ford feels this offers more flexibility for you as a candidate and saves you travelling to our sites. We provide full guidance on how to prepare, and of course support and encourage you throughout this stage to perform at your best.

This would not be something we would want, as a business we invest hugely in training and education to ensure our apprentices roll off their scheme ready to walk into a key role in our business. The practical experience gained is on the job, and provides our apprentices with essential skills to contribute to the future of our business with a job offered at the end of the apprenticeship in most cases.

However, each of our apprenticeships are finalised with a nationally recognised qualification, that will be recognised outside of Ford.

All of our apprenticeships offer a competitive salary, and as part of the on-boarding process, we offer guidance on our locations. We are also very clear in the application process which of our sites the apprentices will be based, and where their training provider is based. We do not fund any accommodation or relocation costs.

We are very aware of the support required from some students, and we can assure them that they will have a support network around them. We have a team of Apprenticeship Leaders and their Training Provider Tutors that will be keeping regular touch points in place to ensure they are meeting all the requirements of the apprenticeship. 

All our apprenticeships come with a permanent offer of employment upon successful completion. We advocate a growth mindset and provide many and varied development opportunities for all our employees.

We believe our employees are best placed to drive their own careers and for those who are looking to progress through the company, there are certainly channels for that.