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Project Analyst Review

at JLR

Graduate Scheme

Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management

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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
Fantastic. Brilliant people with a fantastic community of respect, patience and understanding. The work is interesting and unique to anything I've done before and I've been supported well throughout the journey as a working professional. There's great opportunity to learn from numerous people all across the company with no question being to silly to ask.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Managing, Purchasing, R&D, Cost Analysis, Design, People management, Supplier engagement and many many more. The elements I enjoyed the most were R&D into the bespoke sector as the level of detail, exploration and creativity was fascinating to me.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I've always been given a task that actively contributes to improving the team's performance or taking the work to a new direction.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Invest in you Scheme (£150 towards bettering ourself outside of work) is fantastic and the ability to take a car out (For good reason) is fantastic.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
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
At the start of the Journey it was exceptional and throughout there are opportunities to continue to develop.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
The Mentoring and buddy system is well set up to provide me with support throughout my journey whether it has been interpersonal issues or workplace understanding.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I have the ability to still gym, play rugby and catch up with friends all while being a strong contributor to my team.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
The culture is excellent within my team and has positive feeling within the office especially given the pressure to push the work onwards.
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Good however actually understanding across all areas of the business is poor.
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Seen a fair amount of involvement from the company as its good to see it reflecting positively.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provide strong career support with a foundation for success at a reputable company with a world class product. The work life balance is good and the people around you are brilliant.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
I was given a different role then described however it fits my personally trait well.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Be genuine, interesting and show true passion in the product.
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