Vehicle technician Review
at Group 1 Automotive
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Southend-on-Sea
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
My role involves servicing, repairing and diagnosing JLR vehicles and keeping online records accurate and up to date
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the structure or the programme and what it covers
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed an exquisite understanding of vehicle diagnosis and repair.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, the organisers at the JLR academy are faultless and make the whole course seamless
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Due to the dealership being busy, allocated time for coursework was minimal to none and exposure to required jobs was not always great
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Group 1 Automotive to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provided my training however the execution and organisation of certain things isnt 100%. But all dealers/franchises have their issues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Group 1 Automotive?
Be open minded and strong minded.
