Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Systems Maintenance Engineer. Daily tasks involve looking after the production facilities such as automated drop sections, robots, fluid fill machines and conveyors. I am responsible for maintaining the production equipment as well as rectifying breakdown issues. Projects involve 5s standard improvements and quick change initiative for standby equipment change overs. During the week I am ensuring that the equipment is recovered ASAP to maintain production levels

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained many qualifications on the apprenticeship including national diplomas, city and guilds and NVQ level 3. I have been on internal training course for new equipment so that I am competent with the operation and recovery of the equipment. I have been on external training at Warwickshire college where I have received the delivery for the various qualifications that I have attained. I have developed communication and team building skills as well as time management and presentation skills through out the apprenticeship. I have learnt many electrical and mechanical skills that allow me to completed my job successfully as well as software understanding and automation sequencing

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my work and enjoy the learning opportunities that the apprenticeship has offered me. I work with a knowledgeable team who take the time to teach me what I need to know. The company strive to up skill and increase the training of all employees. The apprenticeship was what I had hoped it would be and I am looking forward to coming out of my time.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?
  • Feedback is always offered whether or not it is good or bad feedback. It is always constructive. I am involved with many tasks and projects and often left to complete them on my own.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure of the program is excellent. The training is well thought out and support is provided if needed. I have regular meetings with my mentor to assess my progress and also to discuss how I can improve and any issues that I may have. Overall the programme was well organised

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Support was offered if needed, with extra training put in place for people who wanted/needed it.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support from my employer is good. Issues are resolved quickly and training provided if needed. As an apprentice I am looked after well and encouraged to succeed.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The pay is very good. An 'Rate for Stage' system is in place for the apprentices as a motivational tool where by a pay rise every six months is dependant on performance and feed back from tutors/managers. My travel costs are high and I struggled to pay my bills during the first year or so.

    4/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • The ELS system provides funded course outside of work for every employee who wants to take advantage of the offer.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I see JLR as a good employer with good prospects; hence I would recommend them to a friend


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
  • I would advise people to spend the time and answer the application questions with careful thought and consideration; ensuring that the questions were answered relevantly and completely


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2014


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