Degree Apprentice Review
at JLR
Degree Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Day to Day job role is being a part of the team as a full time engineer, I deal with testing and warranty issues. I go to university 2.5 days a month for lectures and have every Friday off of work for a stufy day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is really interesting work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
You learn alot about your teams work and how the industry works
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the university side of things aren't very organised. Things kept changing about how to report our work, but it is better now. This is due to my cohort being the first year on the new system
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
alot of support both work wise and out of work wise, such as for mental health
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
alot, my work is based on what I need to achieve the best grade and hit my targets
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I learn alot at university about how things in my workplace works and the engineering behind it, as well as environmental factors too.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes theres the young peoples society that holds events frequently as well as sports teams and networking opportunties
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a free degree and very good pay
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
do research on the company for your interview
Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree Apprentice
at JLR
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Gaydon
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4.6
