Manufacturing engineer apprentice Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

It involves meetings, individual admin work and other more practical activities

7/10

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

I have improved my excel skills, my people skills, communication, and more

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying it a lot, there are periods of quietness where it becomes slightly boring but then it picks back up again as I am given a new task

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised with lots of support

9/10

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

A lot of support, couldnt ask for more

8/10

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

Lots of support however with the large gaps between training sometimes there is occasionally a lack of communication but not often

7/10

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

Not much so far as it doesnt relate that much to my day to day role so far

5/10

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.)

There are lots and I am eager to get involved in more.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great wage for a first year apprentice, a great opportunity for someone to work in the automotive industry and an alternative for someone who isnt keen on full-time uni

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

Show your passion for the industry, why do they need you not you need them