Mechanical Engineer Review
at JN Bentley
Graduate Scheme
Engineering
Exeter
Review Submitted: August 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 JN Bentley?
It has been a very joyful experience so far. The team is super helpful and they will throw you challenges but also provide you with all the support needed.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I'm on the operations team so I am site based and work on commissioning projects mainly. When i am not on site i will work with the design team to help with the mechanical design.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Lots of very nice benefits
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Lots of training and help to advance you 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
All the help you can ask for. Super friendly and approachable team
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Work hard. Play hard.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Happy to let you work from home as long as you are delivering the work and also a enjoyable office to work in.
How would you rate JN Bentley initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate JN Bentley CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Only been here 1 month and already have social events and company seminars in the calendar
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JN Bentley to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent working atmosphere. Great training and career progression. Super friendly staff and social opportunities.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
It hard to know what to expect as a graduate but they make you feel valuable straight away and challenges you with all the support available.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JN Bentley?
Be yourself, be humble and show enthusiasm
