Software Engineer Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Software Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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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 grad scheme was a great experience apart from a few hiccups along the way. The scheme is very flexible as you are in control of what you want it to be.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed being treated as a normal employee and being given responsibility for stuff pretty much straight away. I also loved the opportunity to move around the business and try out different roles during my placements.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
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
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company to work for with good work culture and excellent job security.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Initially was placed in a team that I didn't enjoy but was a role that suited my knowledge and aspirations was quickly sorted out for me by my line manager.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Think about what you want your career to be, and if placed in a team that you don't enjoy, reach out to your manager or early careers.
Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Engineering Undergraduate
at JLR
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Liverpool
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5
