Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Graduate Review

Excellent! From the moment we joined the company, I have felt fully immersed with everything manufacturing. I originally started in a research position, looking at innovative solutions to current problems. I have since moved on a placement to a team installing the latest production line. These are 2 complete extremes of manufacturing, but my manager and the early careers team have been really supportive throughout to ensure I am enjoying my experience while also developing in all areas!

During my time in Research, I spent a lot of time in CAD software, designing new fixtures and gauges to be used in trials. I have also been in charge of some minor project finances and creating review decks to share with senior management. While in the process launch team, I have been liaising with contractors to ensure the project remains on time and within cost. I have also been conducting capability analysis and trial runs to ensure products are built to the highest quality.

Even though I am a graduate, I feel like I am a full engineer, with responsibility and say in some decisions. I am encouraged to be heard and feel very connected to my team.

The pay is excellent, especially considering we are on a graduate scheme. I also take advantage of our Ford Privilege scheme, which allows me to have a brand new car for quite an affordable price. I also make use of our "smart spending" app on regular occasions, saving on everyday purchases and gifts.

Very much so! My manager is supporting me to develop, and ensure I have all the skills to transfer onto later projects and installations.

I receive a lot of support, especially from my manager and placement manager, who encourages me to take every opportunity that is given. I do, however, have very little contact with my buddy, even after multiple attempts to contact.

With this job role, considering I am in the office a lot of the time, I find it very easy to walk out of the plant, and keep work at work. If times get tough during work hours, the culture within JLR allows you to take 5, have a wellbeing walk, or check in with colleagues. You are truly supported as a person from day one.

The overall culture is built around our creator's code, and that really can be seen at all times. Everyone is ensuring that only the best products gets to the hands of the customer, acting with integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

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JLR is a great place to work. Everyone is supportive of one another, and there is a true culture of "one team". We all want to deliver the best vehicles to the market, and work incredibly hard to ensure the company succeeds.

Although I initially didn't think it was what working in manufacturing would be like (Hand's on, actually building, installing), I have thoroughly enjoyed the role that I have been given, and it is still very similar to what I expected.