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Commercial Graduate Review

at JLR

Graduate Scheme

Business Operations

Gaydon

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
I really enjoyed my time during the graduate scheme at JLR. The company look after their staff and provided plenty of different opportunities for exposure across the business
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
We moved role every 6 months but I got to experience a wide range of teams within the commercial area of the business. I really enjoyed elements particularly around customer experience and analytics
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
You experience a variety of teams but I was often valued by colleagues throughout my time in the graduate scheme
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
The company really look after their employees.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I was offered a role following my graduate scheme and I can see myself spending much longer at JLR. Its a company I'd highly recommend to anyone. Exposing me to a variety of areas has enabled me to understand more around how the business works, but also what it is in business I'm most passionate about
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
By moving around a variety of teams, I constantly had the opportunity to challenge and develop a wide range of different skills, and I've certainly felt the value of this particularly since rolling off the graduate scheme

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
I had a line manager who stayed with me throughout the two years and was really supportive.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
JLR are very supportive with hybrid working, which I think is essential considering where I live
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
The culture is pretty strong. It changes at different levels of the business. The company is certainly on a journey but I believe its a good time to join
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Never any concerns at all.
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
JLR make a very conscious effort to achieve their CSR goals.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
JLR look after their employees and are a business with a real desire to grow. its a fascinating industry and one I really enjoy working in. I think the culture is really focused around its employees.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I was really impressed. The setup gave me great exposure once I arrived.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Do your research on JLR's strategic goals. Its a very competitive industry, so being aligned with their targets is very valuable.
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