JCB attracts new talent

8 September 2022

Reflecting the strong demand for equipment now and in the future, JCB has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8m investment in its early careers programme.

The new recruits started their jobs this week as the manufacturer focuses on training the next generation of manufacturers, engineers, and business specialists.

CEO Graeme Macdonald said: “JCB’s future growth and success depends on recruiting and training new talent. JCB always plans for the long term and that is more important than ever as the business goes through a period of rapid growth.”

Group HR director Max Jeffery commented: “Competition for places on the JCB apprenticeship and graduate schemes is always fierce and this year we had more 2,000 applications. Many JCB apprentices in recent years have gone on to win national awards, which is testament to the quality of the schemes we run. Our new intake of apprentices and graduates will play a fundamental role in shaping this business in the future.”