Engineer Review
at JLR
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Castle Bromwich
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Metrology engineer so my day to day revolves around measurement and analysis of dimensional data to improve overall quality of cars and to better practices whilst doing so.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my program but I would say a lot of it is left to your own motivation. And it is up to you to push yourself to open more doors. For me i had that motivation there to do well but there was no real push to improve from others
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Defiantly, learnt how to communicate with outside departments better as well as tailor-make my skillset to revolve around metrology.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The organisation isn't great and a lot of things are disorientated and provide numerous follow up attempts. But most of the time it is adequate
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
You receive what you need but if you ask and keep on asking you will eventually get that support, whether its something the management set up or something you have yourself. But whichever route you go you will get what you require but most of the time it isn't as straight forward as it seems.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
You de receive very good support from the training provider doing the practical as well as BTEC and they are always happy to give you a hand to complete the task.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The training provider was good however was not tailored to my role so I cannot provide a subsequent answer. For me maybe the odd few subject such as lean and CAD, are used somewhat as they are quite generic however the things you learn within those subjects are generic so they are not tailored which sometimes makes it difficult to transpose to actual roles.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are networking events which pop up quite frequently but since finishing the apprentice I haven't been asked to do any events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the work is interesting and provides a good work/life balance. As well as company benefits alongside pay are quite rewarding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Try to have relevant experience in place rather than tangled up with qualifications. As if you have no practical experience this something that will be heavily criticized.
Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Undergraduate
at JLR
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Liverpool, Halewood.
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