powertrain fitter Review

I am giving many oppotunities to better myself within the business. My day consists of learning the roles and responsibilities within powertrain and trying to gain a grasp of how I could fit into the business once qualified. I travel to different areas such as LCC engine build logistics PEMS and vehicle workshop. Doing this allows me gain a broad knowledge on the company.

I have learnt many new engineering skills since joining JLR. I have learnt a lot more about engines and engine management as well as the maintenance of them. Ive also learnt a lot about the new hybrid technology. This includes MHEV PHEV and BEV. the electric motors are the future and it is important we learn about this technology and pick up new skills.

I enjoy it a lot it allows me to enhance my knowledge and capabilities. I have learnt a lot here and really enjoy using that knowledge in my working life. Putting things I've learnt into practice. Things such as engine principles have helped me in vehicle workshop. I also enjoy seeing new and exciting things that I wouldnt have seen had I not worked here.

Unlike other companies I have worked for, JLR really strive to make us feel valued. Regular checks are done at intervals and scoring systems reflect how well I've been doing. It also allows me to see where I can improve making me feel more wanted. I have been commended at college and put forward for tasks based on my abiltites.

The program is fairly well organised and structured. In the beginning it felt rushed and as if it wasnt quite ready yet but now I have been in the program for a year it is better. Each placement is on a structured time table allowing us to know when and where we are and for how long. Included in this is time for college work to ensure we dont fall behind.

There is a fair amount of training involved in the apprenticeship. Each area we go into we have a workbook to fill out to ensure that the time we spent there was not wasted. This workbook includes important facts about each area. College also provide us with the basic knowledge needed to allow us to improve in plant. Plant also offer seminars and courses.

I receive a good amount of training from my employer. We taken presentations and courses to further out knowledge and online forums are called success factors. These include everything from HEV training to brand training. It can be tracked showing us what we've learnt and what we need to learn. Our trainers would also allow us to talk to them if we need help.

As an apprentice the wage is good. It is enough to live off when younger but if you have come from a job it is a bit more difficult. As the apprenticeship progresses the increase is good and allows for good growth. It encourages us to work hard to meet our target so we get our pay rise.

Outside of work there are lots of oppontunities to improve yourself. ELs is called the Employee learner scheme and allows for small amounts of money to be given to employees to better themselves such as scuba diving, advanced driving and intellectual courses. There are also meets and socials for all employees.

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The apprenticeship is great it allows for great personal growth both within business and as a person. It increases the skills and abilities we have and allows us to implement them into the business. The pay is also great for an apprenticeship and when we finish it allows us to work for a great automotive engineering company.

When applying to jaguar landrover. I would advise candidates to be honest and answer questions honestly. Try as hard as you can to stand out and if you can get in try as hard as you can to ensure you can stay on the course and meet your targets. Meeting your targets allows you to stand out and potentially get a better job once in the business.