Design engineer Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Learning and using CAD software to design parts of a vehicle or accommodate others designs into one bigger system or whole car

10/10

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

CAD skills were non-existent before the apprenticeship, JLR have allowed my training and development. Understanding of basic engineering principles and skills have massively developed so far and will continue to do so.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very enjoyable. a range of activities, jobs roles and experiences to be had which no other company or job could offer.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

great structure. well thought out approach to learning and development as a professional and young adult

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

managers are great at providing support and making everyone feel like they can ask questions or for help. mentors are also provided to help managers throughout our apprentice journey

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

great support and offer lots of feedback through lectures, seminars and online resources

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

as of yet many engineering concepts have been needed throughout work however some aspects of training are also not needed for me specifically however i can appreciate how it will be relevant to others.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

yes, there has been many from apprentice events to seeing students in 6th form and speaking about our job to sports events within the university and workplace

9/10

9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great place to work, good benefits, good wage, good people, good structure and most importantly an interesting, fun place to work

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

research the company, their values, products and ethos. be yourself, be keen, be interested