RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
JLR

Degree Apprentice Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Gaydon

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - 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
on the wash wipe team at jlr, involved in warranty issues and talking with suppliers currently. day to day basis would involve team meetings, meetings with suppliers and research into issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it alot, it is very interesting work and there is alot of opportunities to do more and learn more.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes. engineering skills and such associated with job. Helped improve confidence and communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is very well organised, the least organised part is the university in terms of lecture content and timing with assignments. we are getting taught information a week before submission deadline for assignments. Company side of things is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
alot. my manger is very supportive and so is my team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
lecturers are available to speak to for help and offer support classes every friday.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am learning information that gives me the knowledge for the role. not all information is applicable but it is useful
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
Yes. there are societies and sports teams and events that take place in the office to network

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
best paying degree apprenticeship for engineering. fun to work at
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
be confident, you do not need to know anything about the industry to get in. I do not care at all about cars
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.