Hardware and Mechatronics Graduate Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: October 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
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
Great experience working in a large engineering company, lots of opportunities to try different departments and move around the business
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I really enjoyed the CAD and simulation aspects of my role, there is lots to learn in the softwares and you quickly realise how high the skill cap is
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Initially you can end up with "grad jobs" until you've proven yourself capable, but even these jobs have impact they just might not have the same time pressures
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
The graduate scheme gets a flat bonus, although you contribute heavily to the company you are excluded from the wider company performance based bonus scheme. Benefits are good, you just have to do some exploring to find them.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Great exposure to different working styles, somewhat niche applications in places
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, good opportunities and interesting and varied work
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Speak about your extra-curricular interests, especially if they show passion for your industry outside of your academic experience
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