Analytical Measurement Technologies Engineer Review

I am responsible for the day to day running and functionality of the emissions measurement systems across 34 engine test cells used for certification and research and development. I complete maintenance work, both scheduled and reactive, manage resources such as gases and consumables, and carry out continuous improvement and project work. I am a central point of contact for all engine test emissions queries and also for equipment suppliers.

I have learnt many skills in my role, such as project management, team working, change management, maintenance of gaseous emissions equipment, maintenance of particulate emissions equipment, soldering, wiring, manual handling, excel, gas safety and movement or gas cylinders, and also completed Original Equipment Manufacturer training courses in areas applicable to my role, on equipment I use daily

I enjoy the challenges and responsibilities I face on a daily basis in my job role. I enjoy the chemistry and chemical principles that govern the emissions measurement techniques and vehicle legislation limits. I enjoy learning subjects at university as part of my apprenticeship, and working out how I can apply leant skills to my role.

My programme is well organised across 6 years, but has changed since I began. I find the communication to be slow, but eventually information is given - such a timetables for a week at university begin changed in week, or only provided on the Monday morning of the week start. Work time can be self-organised or structure by my supervisor, each one being planned well in advance and according to relevant processes.

I receive lots of support from my employer. My supervisor is my mentor, and provides time for me to work on apprenticeship related work during the week as and when, and also facilitates working from home. I am also supported by a HR team for apprentices, and a specific Powertrain Technical Training team.

I feel well supported by my training provided, both whilst I studied at Warwickshire College and the University of Warwick. I feel that feedback and support can be lacking unless sought out from specific lecturers via emails or face to face communication, but time is taken to ensure questions are answered, and mitigating circumstances, for example, are taken into account.

My qualifications (Bachelor of Engineering, NVQ Level 4, Foundation Degree in Engineering and NVQ Level 2) are helping me to perform better in my role, as I am gaining an understanding of multiple areas of engineering and background information beneficial for role changes. As my role is quite specific, there has been minimal content delivered directly relating to my role, but overall engineering is covered well.

There are activities organised by my team, the Analytical Measurement Technologies team, every few months, and by the wider teams in the business. Professional networking events are held by the Gender Equality Network, of which I am a member, for communication, story telling and learning. JLR provides an Employee Learning Scheme where money can be used to complete activities such as off-road driving

Yes

I am enjoying my time at Jaguar Land Rover, and have a good role which engages and interests me. I think the scheme pays well, as Apprentices will end on approximately £40,000 in an engineering role. The scheme has good educational partners such as the University of Warwick, and many wide ranging job opportunities.

Do your research into the scheme, locations, job roles on offer and the behaviors that Jaguar Land Rover are looking for in written and face to face applications. You should explain negative experiences as well as positives but include your learning points and self improvement, practice any online tests, and be enthusiastic!