Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprentice Review

You will be place in a team within the Supply chain /logistics, as a 'home team' - and then move around on placements during the course of the apprenticeship such as warehousing and freight. Working within your team you will be supported by colleagues around you especially when first starting in order to learn different processes JLR uses. Every role that you can be placed in is different!

Beginning to develop CAD skills, developing better excel skills. Better time management and communication skills. I have also been able to develop my confidence and leadership skills as during the apprenticehip you can be given more responsibility the more you learn and develop.

I am only in my first year of the programme, however so far I have really enjoyed it and I am beginning to see the links more between workplace activities and university studies, especially due to the fact that my managers and colleagues are really supportive in helping find placements in relevant areas, and supporting me with tasks during my day to day work!

From a JLR perspective it is great. As mentioned above they are great at helping find placements across the business to support university studies to allow you to develop and learn. Starting the apprenticeship was well organised, and the application process was very transparent too throughout all stages. A little better could be done by the university, as there was some disorganisation when starting, such as systems not working, but these issues have been resolved. Potentially more support around assignments and structuring of them as I am aware some people will have never written in that format before.

Support is provided as and when needed. I have regular meetings / catch-ups with my line manager, mentor within my team, apprentice mentor, and cohort lead, so it is easy to address any issues if there is any, or to request support/advice where needed.

Support from traninng providers can be limited. In the week it is constrainted to email support, however we are able to stay behind during the online lectures and raise any questions/concerns if needed. It can be hard to seek support from the university sometimes since we are not on campus often, as sometimes respones to queries can take a while, but again, these questions can be raised during the online lectures. Potentially a catchup/support session after online lectures could be set up within JLR with apprentices on the same cohort to discuss any questions and to go over what has been covered in the online lecture earlier that day.

So far I am seeing links between university studies and my workplace role, but this may be due to the fact that I have had the opportunity to go on placement in other teams within the business. I can imagine if you do not get the opportunity to move around the business, these links may be limited, as the university course covers a wide variety of topics.

Yes. There are a range of socials which you can sign up to, as well as clubs and events, both for the wider business and just for early careers

Yes

I have had a great experience so far!

Be yourself, research the company before you apply, as well as researching the role you are applying for . Look for links between your personal values and the company values and how they align. Think about why you want to work here, what you have to offer/give, and your motivations. Ask lots of questions - there's no such thing as a silly question!