Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship with Ford Motor Company
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 Daventry applications, 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.
A level 3 apprenticeship with Ford Motor Company is an exciting opportunity to pursue practical work experience using world class technologies and processes, alongside academic learning. We are looking for exceptional candidates with passion and enthusiasm to join our team of apprentices!
What’s in it for you?
- 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.
Salary
£14,274 (starting salary with yearly increments throughout the apprenticeship)
*Salary under review
To become part of our team, you will need:
- GCSEs
A minimum of 3 GCSE grades, including Maths Grade 5 (Grade B), English (Language or Literature) 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.
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.
Working at Ford
We rely on, respect, and care for each other. We build networks and partners without boundaries. We welcome everyone's unique contributions, communicate candidly, and work together as ONE team - we are a family. Our values are our guiding light, and the conscience for our work, and our people. At Ford, we naturally follow these values, and we hope that you do too. To learn more about our values, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/about/culture.html
Ford is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.