Apprentice Maintenance Engineer Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As an apprentice maintenance engineer I currently shadow colleagues in each area of the factory to allow me to learn about jobs that they must do. This includes preventative maintenance jobs as well as attending breakdowns.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learn how to carry out various tasks within the factory, such as water filter testing, changing pumps and motors, and I have also had ABB robotics training.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship and the opportunities it has given me.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

    • I feel valued by my company and feel that recognition is given where due.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme for my year intake has been a little sketchy as it is the first year of a new structure. However it has been executed. I do feel that there could be more team building exercises

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

    • I have always been given the support I need when I have asked

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have had a lot of support from them

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

    • Very well

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

    • I am currently studying some online courses with Vision2Learn and Future Learn, these have nothing to do with my employer

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great environment to work in and I really enjoy it

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

    • Be yourself and prepare well for any tests or interviews they may have. Don't rush anything and research

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

January 2017

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