Toyota Maintenance Apprenticeship 2025

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED

Derby, DE1 9TA

Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 10 December)

Posted on 25 October 2024


Summary

During an exceptional 44-month training programme you will learn and develop the technical skills and theory to become a member of our maintenance team. You will work towards 3 manufacturing engineering qualifications which form part of the Apprenticeship Standard. Upon successful completion you are guaranteed a permanent position at Toyota.

Annual wage
£15,778 a year

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Your salary will increase annually up to £39,444 upon successful completion of the 44-month scheme.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Predominantly dayshifts with some possible requirement to work late shifts when on shop placement. shifts tbc.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 8 months

Positions available

12

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training in our onsite Technical Skills Development Centre, you will learn skills such as welding, electrical installation, technical drawing and PLC programming, through a mix of classroom based and hands on work.

For the first 22 months (Stage 1), you will train in our onsite Technical Skills Development Centre, gaining practical experience in a variety of skill areas and learning the technical theory behind them 50% of the time. You will spend the rest of your time on a shop placement, applying your learning in one of our many areas.
Your final 22 months (Stage 2) will be spent in a hands-on role, learning how to practically apply and develop your new skills in a real-work environment.
You will work alongside and be supported by our high skilled maintenance team members.

Where you’ll work

Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.

Burnaston

Derby

DE1 9TA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Toyota maintenance apprentices will complete their training in our onsite Technical Skills Development Centre.
Further offsite activities will develop teamwork, communication, and planning through an outward-bound residential and community volunteer project.
Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard is awarded by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education on completion of End-Point Assessment.

The apprenticeship also contains 3 mandatory embedded qualifications which are certificated during the 44-month apprenticeship training period:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Foundation Competence
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Development Knowledge
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Development Competence
  • Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
  • Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maintenance

Upon completion, you will be a multiskilled maintenance technician working as a maintenance team member at Toyota.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade 4)
  • Any (grade 4)
  • English Language/Literature (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Apprentices are responsible for their own transportation to work during the apprenticeship. Apprentices must ensure they have a reliable and suitable transport method for getting to site for the start of their shift

About this company

Since being founded in 1937, Toyota has grown into one of the world’s largest and best-known car manufacturers. We are built on fundamental values of respect for people and continuous improvement. At Toyota we believe in creating a supportive and stimulating work environment. We encourage personal and professional development through our extensive training programmes and we actively foster diversity. Each of our members share the collective belief that there is always a better way.

https://www.toyotauk.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Toyota places a key emphasis on long term professional and personal development
  • The progression pathway upon completion of the apprenticeship from team member up the ranks through to section manager is clearly set out
  • You will be enrolled on various learning and development programmes throughout your career to support your progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE

recruitment@toyotauk.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283962.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 10 December)

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