Advanced apprentice pilot build technician Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Pilot Build Technician - Assembling the prototype cars for engineers to test and develop.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I am studying for a nationally recognized qualification in motorvehicle engineering.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The structure is brilliant, the people i work with are great, and the hours are perfect.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

    • The company make it clear that we are their future and they need us to move forward and develop.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The structure is brilliant with all of our time being used effectively and the level of training is second-to-none.

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We have regular meetings to discuss my progress and how i can move forwards more positively and effectively to continue to succeed.

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We can approach them with any problems we are experiencing and they will do their best to resolve them.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • It covers the cost of my rent and travel, with a lot to spare.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • The company offers a scheme that allows every employee to learn any new skill they want - Driving, plastering, plumbing, etc.

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The course is excellent and I have had no problems.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?

    • The assessment process is long and tough, but there is not much preparation that can be done. Just be relaxed and have some good anecdotes.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

June 2015

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