Road Load Data Engineer Review
at JLR
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Coventry
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
Involves physical testing and data analysis of future products.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the work, meeting people and learning the content. Don't enjoy assignments so much.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Definitely learned a lot of electrified vehicle knowledge and how to design and specify electrical components.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Pretty clear and structured. No surprises.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employers supports me a lot with giving time for work and actively promoting prioritising course deadlines etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good taught content, support varies between lecturers.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Gives a lot of supporting knowledge which enables me to understand products better.
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 groups and clubs, though there is a lot of emphasis on the individual to make things happen.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Competitive pay and vastly improved culture. Generally good flexible working.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Remember everyone has to learn their role, you're not going to be able to do everything straight away. Ask questions. Engineers love showing off.
