Product Engineer - Graduate Review
at JLR
Graduate Scheme
Automotive Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Whitley, West Midlands
Review Submitted: September 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 the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
2/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?
Amazing. Full autonomy to do placements in parts of the business that interest you and build meaningful connections. The grad scheme was whatever you made of it.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
The rotations was my favourite part - getting to experience different parts of JLR. I also enjoyed my time at Ashorne Hill, was nice to see the investment JLR was putting into us.
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
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
One of the best places to kickstart your career in my opinion.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
2/5
I was hired into Vehicle programmes but not placed in it which was unexpected.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?
Ask for full clarity with home team allocation and try to influence your allocation where possible.
