Hardware & Mechatronic Graduate Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
5/5
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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?
JLR offers a great graduate scheme, moving around through placements help you see different sides of the business and is very flexible. So how you develop is up to you.
Coming in with other graduates allows a great social life as well outside of work.
Coming in with other graduates allows a great social life as well outside of work.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Logging, flashing and identifying issues with the propulsion system.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
My team allowed me to perform norming engineering roles and so felt valued in the team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
JLR offers development courses which help with key skills and career growth.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Many different placements have given me a wide view of the business which will help me with my automotive engineering career.
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?
5/5
The culture in JLR is excellent. Everyone is happy to help!
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Other grads live near me and so have a well balanced work/social life.
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?
5/5
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
JLR's core values encourage and believe in graduates.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Exceeded expectations.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
JLR creative code is essential!
