Road Load Data Measurement Engineer Review
at JLR
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Warwick
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
-
Overview of Role
4/5
-
Skills Development
2.6/5
-
Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Support of vehicle test measurement activities at domestic and international sites including vehicle proving grounds. Vehicles are fitted with transducers and sensors to record force, acceleration and vibration inputs during specified tests to identify the effect on the vehicle over the expected life of a car and for 'shock' or extreme events testing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy responsibility over managing vehicles and resources and the diversity of the workload with all different kinds of testing including structural and powertrain evaluations. Access to a range of vehicles and customers with a variety of tests with a lot of 'on the fly' problem solving to ensure work is done correctly to the required standard
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Project management skills, customer engagement and vehicle/asset management skills have all been required as part of my apprenticeship. I also have further developed advanced driving skills including off road, low friction and high speed driving techniques to meet test criteria. Presentation skills and practical problem solving experience as well as mathematical skills from my previous role and placements.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Fairly well structured overall, interrupted due to COVID but allows for a good work-life balance; measures are in place to support academic studies alongside normal working patterns and these are very flexible to suit. Some elements have been better streamlined for current/future intakes as some issues with slightly irrelevant tasks to meet requirements that no longer exist which can be frustrating.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Employer support has improved significantly over recent months to match feedback from apprentices and other early careers staff in comparison to previous support levels this has been a significant and welcome improvement. Some issues from other areas of the business and university but these are generally handled well by the apprentice team. Regular contacts to ensure apprentices are being assisted as they should and ensure they are given appropriate times to complete tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Training provider is not as supportive as the workplace and is generally not as understanding, often requiring clarification regarding assessments that have been set and seems to be very little of a standard approach between different staff members with different modules. Often find that assignments are vague or of little help on a broad topic and this is only reflected upon marking.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that it offers me background or an understanding of tasks I carry out in my regular role that I may not understand as well, often I feel my role offers me more insight into academic activities by making it relatable to my learning experience. Greater flexibility to select relevant choices for learning would enhance this.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Numerous extra curricular activities undertaken offered by apprentice teams and the wider workforce including regular sporting activities, social events in local towns and formal events such as balls and networking. Additional learning schemes provided by the company for up to £200 per year for additional learning outside of work on virtually any subject.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Competitive pay scale including bonuses and overtime allowance for all employees, benefits including a genuine interest in well being for you and family members and good amount of career progression and additional training. Mentorship programs to help with progression and personal life and an understanding employer with a commitment to flexible working.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Be open and honest about limitations/interests early and never be afraid to ask questions or to offer an alternative solution to a problem. Show genuine interest in developing and improving within the are of interest and be clear about your aims with those around you, engage with networks within the company.
Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Undergraduate
at JLR
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Liverpool, Halewood.
-
3
