Powertrain Test Rig and Driveline Engineer Review
at JLR
Degree Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Coventry
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Designing and procuring precision components to facilitate the testing of prototype powertrain components
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Difficult to balance uni work with job and personal life
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Knowledge and understanding of electrified vehicle powertrains
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Some errors at times but generally well laid out
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Given time during the week to dedicate to apprenticeship work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Mixed level of support depending on the lecturer
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Good background knowledge to have but limited application
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Rarely
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clean and professional working environment with mentally stimulating work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Many roles are very siloed so choose a career path carefully. A personal interest in engineering and having an engineering hobby is a benefit to many roles as there is only so much you can learn at uni
