Battery Development Engineer Review
at JLR
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: April 2026
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
It is a really technical role and I work with great people.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the challenge but the work life balance was a struggle at times.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
This apprenticeship is ideal for my job role in batteries, there is a direct impact on my capability to do my job.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Any changes in the schedule werent always communicated and the course leader at the university caused delays.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager gave me support and time to do my work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Other than the time from my job, there wasnt anything they could do to support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It is ideal for my job role and i use the knowledge daily.
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
Many different clubs and teams to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great community of hard working people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
They are just as keen on behaviours as they are qualifications.
