Degree Apprentice Review
at JLR
Degree Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Apprentice design engineer. working on CAD/CAE software. Working in the structural integration team looking at the architecture of the vehicle.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot as I learn new things about engineering every day and I am surrounded by people that are wanting to help and very knowledgeable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many new skills especially technical skills as the work I am currently doing, I have never done before. I have also learned many core skills through this programme while developing on what I had already picked up previously.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The first two years are very overwhelming as there is a lot of university work alongside the professional work, also the communication between the work manager and the Early careers team is sometimes lacking and the manager is unsure of how to help.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager and the team support me with whatever I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
University of Warwick helps with a lot of skills throughout this programme but there some instances where it takes focus away from work due to its high demand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It definitely helps as there is a lot of content that comes up and it also helps you understand the engineering principles behind the work you are doing.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many Early careers groups where you can participate in different sports. There are also opportunities provided by the company to better or learn other skills.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very welcoming place to work for good money and a very well known established brand that is a staple of the British and world wide automotive industry
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Enjoy working for such a unique company and make the most of the opportunities that arise.
