Manufacturing engineer apprentice Review

by JLR

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • It involves meetings, individual admin work and other more practical activities

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have improved my excel skills, my people skills, communication, and more

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

    • I am enjoying it a lot, there are periods of quietness where it becomes slightly boring but then it picks back up again as I am given a new task

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised with lots of support

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

    • A lot of support, couldnt ask for more

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Lots of support however with the large gaps between training sometimes there is occasionally a lack of communication but not often

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not much so far as it doesnt relate that much to my day to day role so far

    5/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • There are lots and I am eager to get involved in more.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great wage for a first year apprentice, a great opportunity for someone to work in the automotive industry and an alternative for someone who isnt keen on full-time uni

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

    • Show your passion for the industry, why do they need you not you need them

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Royal Leamington Spa

March 2024

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