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Manufacturing engineer apprentice Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Royal Leamington Spa

Review Submitted: March 2024

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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
It involves meetings, individual admin work and other more practical activities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
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

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have improved my excel skills, my people skills, communication, and more

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised with lots of support
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support, couldnt ask for more
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots of support however with the large gaps between training sometimes there is occasionally a lack of communication but not often
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not much so far as it doesnt relate that much to my day to day role so far
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
There are lots and I am eager to get involved in more.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
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
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
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