Trimmer Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.1/10

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

Concept trimmer - to produce seats steering wheels and other parts for concept vehicles in design

5/10

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

Before the apprenticeship I had no trimming skills have developed skills like sewing and leather cutting. I have build on skills like assembly that I had done before.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my job when I have something to do as I enjoy being busy, most of the people are nice. I don't enjoy college as they make multiple mistakes which they then turn into pressure on the students to catch up.

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

I feel valued as we are told we are the future.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

at work it Is well structured with practice jobs and samples to develop skills. college is poorly structured with subjects not being taught properly and then they apprentices having to play catch up.

3/10

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

I have not been given a mentor at work but I have a work based learning manager employed by the college who gives me advice.

5/10

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

I haven't been given a mentor at work so support is limited but overall good as a few people do help me at work.

5/10

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

quite well, a lot is spent in traveling costs though, mainly fuel.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

We go on one csr event each per year which is like going to schools.

6/10

9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The money is good.

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

in terms of application just be keen and interested to learn. keep up with or ahead of work as you can as when the college messes up it will help you out.