Body Engineer Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Body Engineer - Seats, Row 2 and 3 Plastic development looking at bring more inhouse development.

9/10

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

Computer Aided Design Skills, Materials Selection SWOT analysis.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is an excellent for networking and making new contacts within the business and externally through suppliers. I also enjoy the problem solving side of the apprenticeship and how my decisions and input is well reviewed.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

I feel the work i complete contributes well within my department.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure is well organised however i feel a healthy balance of work and education needs to be reworked.

7/10

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

The training provide is always willing to support, however some work needs to be reviewed with timings

8/10

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

Towards my development as engineer my employer is excellent, more support towards education could be improved.

7/10

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

My salary is excellent

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The company provides cover for extra learning schemes if desired.

9/10

9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is progressing and so is the apprenticeship scheme. The scheme is showing how important it is the utilise the apprentices knowledge and this is being welcomed by the departments I have experienced. I feel a valued member of the team which motivates me in my day to day job roles.

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

Be outgoing and confident in your ability. If you get it wrong which will happen learn from your mistakes and welcome the feedback.