Industrial Operations Graduate: Dimensional Systems Review

Having now finished the graduate scheme I thought it was very good. The amazing thing about JLR is how many people care about young people climbing the corporate ladder and trying to make something of themselves.
The scheme had compulsory items which you were required to do which were based on improving your soft skills and how you work as a team, as well as how you would be in a leadership position, through the Ashorne Hill Core Skills programs and the GIC.
I did have some issues with some of the content at the time but the brilliant thing is that the Early Careers team are constantly seeking feedback and ways to improve the program so every graduate gets the most out of it, and it's not a one shoe fits all situation.

I got lucky going into the department I did as I got given plenty of responsibilities within my role which helped me learn a lot quicker and become more confident in my engineering skills. The responsibilities vary within role to role depending on what you do in your different placements/role rotation. However, I have never felt I was just a graduate and have always been looked at someone who can contribute to the end goal.
The aspect I enjoyed the most was the responsibilities given as it meant I could get stuck into any task.

The roles I always had made me feel I was always contributing to something. However at times like any role it can be slow where you don't feel you are contributing much so that is why I haven't given it a 5.

I think the salary for the JLR graduate scheme is exceptional, specially coming out of university so no complaints in that regard. However, you are not eligible for the global bonus every year which does seem like a kick in the teeth. I believe this is probably due to change in the future.

Plenty of opportunities in JLR to explore what you like based on placements, see what areas of the business you are most interested with (within the structure you apply to so manufacturing, finance etc.) Then the role and what you make of that role will be shaping you for the future.

At JLR there is someone who you can always go to if you have any issues, whether its the Early Careers team or your own team. There is always support

The hours I worked at JLR were excellent - 7am-3:30pm.
JLR is very flexible with hours and great company.

JLR has had a massive change in its culture since I was an undergraduate back in 2021. They have a massive focus on people which you see on a daily basis.

Like a say massive focus on people, and massive focus on making sure every person is included and no one is left behind.

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I've enjoyed my time at JLR, I think its a great company to work in and I would very much recommend it to anyone.

Having done an undergraduate I said I wanted to stick to manufacturing but during the onboarding process there is nothing to tell me what the department/role I was going to be in.