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Senior Technician Review

at JLR

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Coventry

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
Based in the metrology labs where components from around the business are measured. Day to day I often shadow experienced Metrologists' learning the machines.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy every day as it offers new skills and knowledge to learn and is well balanced between on the job learning and education.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Constantly learning new skills with the equipment and software.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I feel the structure of the programme has been well put together and strikes a good balance between education and on the job learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
So far I have received all the support I require in terms of advice and training.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider has offered a good level of support when I have asked for it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is giving me the fundamental knowledge to become a mechanical engineer.
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 plenty of opportunities to join extra-curricular activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the company cares about its employees and promotes a healthy work life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
If you have any questions reach out to them as they are very accommodating.
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