Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Day to day I am involved in reactive and preventative maintenance procedures within the shop floor.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a lot of new skills on the job such as plc’s robotics and electrical knowledge

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy coming to work on my shift and find everyone i meet in the factory friendly and helpful. I do not however find the college day enjoyable.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?
  • Very valued they make a big deal of putting their apprentices in the limelight and giving us the opportunities to shine

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My placements around the factory have been excellent with everyone expecting me when I arrive and sorting out where to start and getting me settled. However the college is a let down with teachers leaving or being dismissed constantly and not knowing what they’re teaching or going to teach.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have regular meetings with my training officer and feel that he offers me any help I need within my working days and portfolio and even personal matters

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot my employer is always behind me and everyone is always willing to help me.

    10/10

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

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots, every month I am offered many different opportunities to represent the business and myself outside of work.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It’s a great place to work, you learn great skills and receive great pay. What’s not to like?


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
  • Stand out from the crowd don’t just be your average 5 GCSE’s because they hear that everyday make yourself employable and sell yourself to the company.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2018


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