Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Assisting maintenance and controls staff. Shadowing engineers as we react to line-side issues or performing scheduled maintenance on machinery etc

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Lots of both. I have learned many new skills and also built upon a lot of what I already knew. There have been many relevant training courses.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much so. I enjoy coming to work every day, as it's always going to be different. Most of the people I work with are very fun and enjoyable to be around and learn from.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?
  • Quite valued. It's always difficult where there are hundreds upon hundreds of apprentices in such a vast company.

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Relatively well, I have reviews with my training manager to discuss any issues.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As much as I need. They provide advice and guidance.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A fair bit. There is a lot on offer, it is just utilising what you need or require.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It is a comfortable sum, I have no complaints.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, JLR offers a wide range of funded activities through a scheme which you can apply for each year.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They're an ever-growing brand that offer a huge selection of apprenticeships/positions across many different sectors of engineering, design and automotive disciplines.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
  • Gain some relevant work experience if you can, and present all relevant knowledge and experience you have.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

June 2016


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