National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), University of Warwick

JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme). 

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL

JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom.

Your career starts here. 

INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS: DIGITAL AND INNOVATION GRADUATE PROGRAMME 

When you join the Digital and Innovation team, you’re at the heart of our Industrial Operations function. You’ll be creating Omniverse platforms that transform how we design and build cars.

Working with world-leading suppliers of AI technology, you’ll gain practical experience of designing and developing the virtual toolsets that allow us to test and prove our concepts and ideas. Based at our National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) facilities at Warwick University, you’ll be at the forefront of research and innovation in this field.

What’s more, you could find yourself building digital twins of our factories in the NVIDIA Omniverse and developing Vision inspection systems, including coding artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

The programme takes two years to complete and during that time, you’ll be placed on rotation across various teams within the wider Digital and Innovation team. This gives you the opportunity to grow your network and expand your skills while gaining the experience you need to become a successful digital operations professional.

Once you’ve successfully completed your graduate programme, you can look forward to a long-term career with us. The role you take on will depend on your performance, personal preferences and business needs.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT

Our graduate programme is all about helping you grow and thrive. You’ll get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, build connections, and gain valuable insights that will set you up for success.

We’re here to support you every step of the way, both personally and professionally, so you can reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed and delivered in partnership with our external training partner, Ashorne Hill. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, decision making and problem solving, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll have dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.

During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

For the Industrial Operations: Digital and Innovation Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a degree in a games-based design or software-based degree. In addition, you should have a degree-level understanding of algorithmic concepts and high-level programming languages such as C++ and Python.

You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions. Strong interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Our 2025 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.

 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential. 

JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website. 

 
ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.

You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.

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