Hardware and Mechatronics Graduate Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
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
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
The graduate scheme offered a great opportunity to rotate between a diverse range of teams. This has been very engaging and increased my knowledge and confidence.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
As a systems validation engineer, the role includes testing various features on a vehicle level and ensuring that the results and captured and analysed effectively.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
There is a healthy framework that JLR follows to assess your work and impact in the company
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
The salary is quite good on the scheme, as for the perks this is less known but I am aware of various options just need to be publicised more.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
As a grad, I am gaining a wide perspective of the company and growing my technical expertise.
Now I have a better understanding of where my strengths lie and what type of role and team would be the best fit.
Now I have a better understanding of where my strengths lie and what type of role and team would be the best fit.
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
It varies depending on the team, my current team has given very hands-on experience which has been the quickest way to learn and establish new skills
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Manager is very supportive and is willing to give opportunities as needed for my growth
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Work life balance is good, but the various activities as part of the grad scheme makes it hard to focus
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
There is a great community feel in the company as a whole although in a team, this varies quite a bit
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Diversity and inclusion is great
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
There is some impactful work done by Defender, although I think there is space to improve more
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is so much I have grown as part of the company and met so many good people, I think most of my friends would enjoy the culture and work here.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
The core role matches the description quite well, doing CAD
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Make notes about the projects in JLR and the key competitive values on the cars
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