Design and Development Graduate Scheme

Design and Development (Mechanical Engineering) Graduate Scheme

September 2027, typically for 24 months

You’ll need to be near to, or have completed, an appropriate bachelor’s or master’s degree such as mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, motor sport engineering, aeronautical engineering and be on track to secure a 2:1 or higher

This exciting 18-month programme gives you the chance to rotate across different areas of the business whether that be machine focused, working with one of our components such as attachments. This scheme will cover Design, Development, Product Innovation and offers the opportunity to experience a commercial placement to truly broaden your understanding of our business. We’ll help you figure out just where your passion lies (not to mention your skills), as you learn to connect the conceptual thinking behind one set of Engineering problems.

Current product
- There are always updates required to suit changing legislation and customer demands, so part of the team focuses on keeping what the production line is building every day up to the latest and greatest specification it can be. This includes upgrading parts in assemblies, designing new features and developing existing ideas.

New product
- To stay ahead of the market trends, we must constantly look at what we offer to our customers; part of the team designs the next machines, which will be on sale in years to come. Working on elements of our five-year product plan includes reviewing challenges to create solutions, testing machines with new parts, and talking with customers to understand their needs.

Development and Endurance - JCB machines are used in harsh environments and are relied upon to be robust. Part of the team focuses on testing our designs to fail to find what needs to be improved. Working this way lets us catch issues before they get to the customer, making our machines action ready.

When you join JCB, you'll enjoy a great package designed to reward, support and help you make the most of every day:

• 33 days' holiday (including most bank holidays)
• Market leading company pension scheme through Royal London
• Access to an in-house doctor, dentist, and an award winning Occupational Health team
• Onsite gym to help you stay active
• ULEV car scheme
• Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme
• Exclusive discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional outdoor development programme
• We also encourage our cohorts to network and get involved in our "Next Gen" society.

A business that genuinely invests in its people

And that's just the start. At JCB, you'll be part of

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Resourcing team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email , and a member of the team will be in touch.