Q: What apprenticeship program are you on?
Level 4 Apprenticeship Engineering.
Q: Why did you choose to do an apprenticeship?
I chose to do an apprenticeship because I would get the hands-on experience which goes a long way in this industry whilst simultaneously getting the qualifications necessary for the role. The no-student debt part was a nice bonus too.
Q: What has been your favourite moment in JLR?
There’s no specific moment that is my favourite, my team is very interesting, and it is a highlight when I learn something new that better contributes to the effectiveness of my team.
Q: What advice would you give to your past self?
Don’t be nervous, your team will give you everything you need to become an effective employee, a lot of systems can seem intimidating but don’t stress, it’s a lot simpler than you think but don’t get comfortable with the assignments.
Q: What support have you received from colleagues during your apprenticeship?
I receive encouragement from my team when I design something, complete a job, or become a slightly more knowledgeable member of the team, this encourages me to push harder to become more experienced and knowledgeable in my designated role.
Q: What is something you’ve learnt about JLR since joining?
For a company this large, you are given a lot of creative freedom in the work you do, everyone is willing to hear you out and it’s not like other apprenticeships where the apprentice is often ignored. JLR also has an immense number of resources and instructions that can help you if you forget how to do anything, these documents are also being constantly updated so it’s done in the easiest and most efficient way possible.