Engineering Apprentice Review

by JLR

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My day to day basis involves college study monday to friday for the first year, with intervals of in plant visits. After training is complete, my job role will be a Site Services Electrician.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt MANY new skills and developed my skills further. Such as mechanical maintenance, Electrical wiring, PLC, Robotics and more

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy the programme which I am on and couldn't fault it.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

    • I do feel valued at JaguarLandRover, When I work in plant, I am treated like others are and properly respected.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very organised. After the first few weeks of organising and getting everything into shape, a consistent timetable occured which everyone stuck to as well as 6 monthly block changes.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I am very supported, both educationally and personally should I need advice on any matter.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer has a great attitude towards apprentices, very welcoming, tries to get them stuck in which is for the best and supports us through our needs.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The starting wage against other companies is great, The pay rises are quite a good increase. Depending on living costs, if differs to what bills certain individuals need to pay for etc. For myself, I personally find it okay.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are a few opportunities out of work, I rarely see them at the moment. I am sure they will pick up when in plant placement though.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a brilliant company to work for, great pay, benefits, holidays and pensions etc. You are treated well. Get to work for a great company and see fantastic cars. Its really exciting and I would highly recommend it to everyone!

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?

    • Just be honest, respect others and treat them how you would want to be treated. Be mature and do not mess around, make a good first impression and keep it up.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

June 2015

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