Automotive

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McLaren Automotive
Luxury Automotive Manufacturer
Driven by innovative design and engineering, McLaren Automotive is a pioneering creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.
  • We are known across the globe for delivering innovative products and services that challenge convention and transform driving experiences. 
  • Our product portfolio of GT, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets worldwide.
  • Our all-new high-performance hybrid supercar, the Artura, will spearhead the brand’s electrified future and is our first model to benefit from McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture which uses world-first processes.
  • We are the largest part of the McLaren Group.

Welcome to McLaren

Welcome to a world of possibility. To a business that moves at pace. And a place with a culture that’s defined by the collective pursuit of progress.

Here at McLaren Automotive, we’re all driven by our mission to deliver true excellence. It’s our shared determination and passion for quality that sets our breath-taking, high-performance sports cars and supercars apart.

If you’re as passionate as we are about pushing boundaries and driving innovation, we want to hear from you. With early careers opportunities across Manufacturing, Engineering and support functions, you can look forward to a supportive environment, huge breadth of experiences, career-defining mentoring, and industry-leading experts to learn from. This is an amazing chance to work on projects that directly drive our performance – on and off the track! 

So join us, and be part of a passionate community that’s paving the way for a very exciting future. 

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JLR
Automotive
JLR, renowned for its iconic vehicles, has been an automotive industry pioneer for more than six decades.
  • JLR uses world-class processes to create innovative British craftsmanship, engineering excellence and next-generation outstanding vehicles.
  • We are the UK’s largest investor in automotive research, development and engineering.
  • We are transforming our vehicles to electric, and by the end of the decade every model will be available with full battery power.
  • Our aim is to achieve net zero carbon emissions across our entire supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

Help us reimagine the driving of tomorrow

Join JLR and you’ll be starting your journey to a fantastic career. Our future-focused early careers schemes are aimed at people who have a passion for learning and pioneering. Ambitious, innovative and determined people, who respect our heritage and can think beyond the challenges of today to build the cars of tomorrow.

We’re proud of our heritage, but it’s our vision for the future that excites us most. And with exciting new products, cutting-edge facilities and continued growth into new markets, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We have a long-standing history of hiring apprentices, undergraduates and graduates to develop into the next generation of people to drive our business forward. Our programmes are designed to develop in-demand skills and will empower you to accelerate your career with us. Will you be part of our modern luxury vision?

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Aston Martin
Luxury Sports Cars
Aston Martin is acknowledged as an iconic global brand synonymous with style, luxury, performance and exclusivity.
  • Aston Martin fuses the latest technology, time honoured craftsmanship and beautiful styling to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury models including Vantage, bDB12, Vanquish, DBX707 and our first hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie. 
  • For 100+ years, we’ve been a symbol of breathtaking design and the pinnacle of British engineering.
  • We are developing alternatives to the internal combustion engine with a blended drivetrain approach between 2025 and 2030, with a clear plan to have a line-up of electric sports cars and SUVs.

Help take our vehicles to the next level of luxury, performance and efficiency

Do you have what it takes to be the next Aston Martin Graduate, Industrial Placement,  or Degree Apprentice?

Our vision is to be the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British brand, known for crafting performance cars that blend cutting-edge technology with time-honoured craftsmanship and iconic design. With a legacy of style, exclusivity and innovation, we offer a truly unique and rewarding environment.

We are looking for driven, high-calibre individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, are eager to rise to new challenges and deliver excellence in everything they do.

This is your opportunity to dive into an exciting and challenging role where you can make a real impact on one of the most prestigious brands in the automotive world.

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