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Brakes Engineer Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gaydon

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
3.8/5 - 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
I work as an engineer who focuses on testing and data analysis working towards improvement and sustainability.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love working at JLR and also having the opportunity to study alongside for a degree makes the experience even better.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In such a large company, communication is a big thing which I have developed significantly and also presentations skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, lots of different people whose role is specifically to coordinate and look after you.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support with daily cadence and opportunities to seek help and advice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots of help from training provider but at larger intervals, for example every 12 weeks a meeting is scheduled.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
So far, there hasn't been a lot of correlation to my specific job role but I assume with time this will become clearer.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Countless amounts of activities!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Welcoming working environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Good Luck - Be confident and stand out
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