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Electronics and Complex Systems Graduate Review

at JLR

Graduate Scheme

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Gaydon

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
Supportive and technical. Learn how to use several tools and how to works with a lot of systems throughout the scheme. I also had plenty of opportunities to try out new teams through rotational placements
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Debugging and resolving SW and HW issues, Executing tests routinely on a daily basis, Supporting Automation engineers with testing needs
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Had the freedom and independence to execute with my own timeline and approach in mind
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Free Bus travel to the site (initially), discounts with large retailers, invest in you, etc These all contributed to an adequate experience
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I am applied in every sense of the word. Working with different teams has given me confidence in the range of tasks I can do as well as my abilities
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
There are many skill that coincide with my role. I regularly receive training and resources to aid with my technical and core skills growth

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Great. Manager and team mates are readily available and ever willing
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Good, although I could do with a shorter commute. But that is my choice ultimately
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Lots of cultural initiatives, events and good hybrid policies across most office teams
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Highly Rated
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Lots of surveys conducted into the impact of the company

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A well-paced environment to work in with alot of benefits. Great road towards career progression
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Quite well, better than I had expected
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Take the time to familiarise yourself with what you'd expect to be doing. That will help with overall clarity and your peace of mind.
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