PE - Software Graduate - West Midlands Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Software Engineering
Gaydon
Review Submitted: June 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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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?
Completely positive. All people I've met have been friendly and helpful. Easy to understand processes and a good opportunity to learn more about cars.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Completed 4 placements.
1: Calibration Engineering - Creating automation in Excel, PowerApps, PowerAutomate
2: BMCM - Software tools in Python and MATLAB
3: Functional Safety - Calibration and safety engineering with INCA
4: Industrial Operations - Software automation in Excel, PowerApps, Tableau
1: Calibration Engineering - Creating automation in Excel, PowerApps, PowerAutomate
2: BMCM - Software tools in Python and MATLAB
3: Functional Safety - Calibration and safety engineering with INCA
4: Industrial Operations - Software automation in Excel, PowerApps, Tableau
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Freedom of choice when doing tasks. REC-IGNITION program gives managers a chance to show you their appreciation.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Discounts at all major retailers. Discounts at Airport parking. Cashback at many stores.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Relevant experience in software and automotive engineering.
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
Constant training in software tools.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
All managers are easy to contact through Teams or email. Messages easily reach other departments and managers too.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Opportunity to work from home means that I don't need to waste morning hours on commuting.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
People are friendly and most sites I've been on have clubs and socials to get involved in.
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Events that take place in the auditorium and social spaces to give people a voice.
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
They made Whitley more green which is a nice change from the grey office.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Better pay than some other graduate schemes, good office culture, understandable progression.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
I wanted to do software and I am doing software.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Talk about the electrification goals and demonstrate your alignment with the Creator's Code.
