Toyota Production Apprenticeship 2026

This 12-month Toyota Production Apprenticeship (start date Monday 7 September 2026) combines on-the-job learning at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Burnaston, Derby, with off-site college training delivered in partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College. Apprentices spend four days per week on practical production work and one day per week in the classroom; training includes work placements across different shops and an outdoor activity residential to develop teamwork and leadership.

On successful completion you will receive a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative (LMO) Diploma and a guaranteed permanent production team member position with Toyota. The role is a 39-hour week (shift patterns: 06:00-14:18 on shop days and 07:00-15:18 on college days).

Initial salary is £16,220 a year, increasing to £27,623 after completing the 12-month scheme. Desirable entry qualifications include GCSE English Language/Literature (grade 3) and GCSE Mathematics (grade 3); apprentices without Grade 4+ in maths and English must attempt Level 2 functional skills alongside the LMO.

Apprentices are expected to arrange their own travel to site; some transport is provided for offsite training activities.