Advanced Apprentice 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:

I am a first year advanced apprentice. My role is to eventually qualify as a level 3 engineer and work in structural testing laboratories.

10/10

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

I have learnt many skills in practical elements of my job role, including how to use machinery such as lathes and milling machines, as well as develop knowledge and skills on car parts and fitting.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy being in plant and working directly with the company in my specific job role. I do not however enjoy the college side of the apprenticeship, purely for the reasoning that the college is crap at organisation and communication with students.

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

I feel extremely valued. I have already had many an opportunity with the company, including participating in charity events. I feel supported and listened to when any issues arise.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The organisation side of our programme is clear and well structured, including time frames and completion dates. It is not however, delivered very well from the college side.

7/10

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

Absolutely nothing. They are completely useless at coordinating with students and quite frankly their communication skills are particularly poor. I find it extremely frustrating that not one person will assist in any issue that arises and that the college does not care.

1/10

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

An extremely large amount. I can contact managers and supervisors with ease and always swiftly receive a response. Nothing is to hard for them to deal with.

10/10

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

At the moment it is ok, however I do still have a secondary job in order to cover all aspects of my finances. With time my pay will increase and this will be much better.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are many opportunities. I am currently raising money with my department for charity by attempting the 3 peaks challenge. There is also opportunity to develop many different skills outside of the company, but with company funding.

8/10

9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support, end pay and programme is amazing. JLR is such a good company to work for. It is a career for life.

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

Just do your best.