Degree apprentice Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

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

Alot. at the moment i am based in a model shop where i am learning to use tools and take apart different parts or various cars, last week i was learning how to fibreglass and the week before that i learnt to sew a leather seat.

10/10

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

as aformentioned i can now take a car apart, put most of it back together, i can lay fibreglass and sew leather seating. I have also learnt how to use a GOM scanner along with the software that accompanies it.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very much, i love practical work and i receive a lot of support.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

i feel very valued as an employee at jaguar land rover, they give me all the help i need, both with work and any personal matters i may have.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

my programme is quite structured, all of my placements are planned out 1 year in advance, but there may be some changes or adaptations which is understandable.

8/10

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

I have a manager that overlooks all of my work and will regularly check on my progress as an apprentice. in every placement i have a team leader that will delegate work or training to me.

8/10

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

I have a manager that overlooks all of my work and will regularly check on my progress as an apprentice. in every placement i have a team leader that will delegate work or training to me.

8/10

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

AMAZING!

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

every year every JLR employee is offered an employee learning scheme, this is £200 provided by the company to go out and learn a new skill, whether a musical instrument or driving lessons.

10/10

9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

its great, i have money, i'm not starting my life off with debt and i receive a degree.

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

Be prepared to work hard, but its worth it.