JLR's paid undergraduate programmes are designed for students completing their degree, and looking to supplement academic studies with real-life projects that have a real global impact. The scheme allows students to experience twelve week or twelve month placements in the automotive industry.
Each programme has been designed to support individuals in developing invaluable skills and gaining world-class experiences. For exceptional candidates, the scheme could lead to further opportunities within the organisation, such as a place on the company's Graduate Programme upon graduation. In fact, this year's Graduate intake will include 63 of last year's Undergraduate recruits.
Ian Harnett, executive director, human resources and global purchasing at JLR, said: "We are investing significantly in the future of Jaguar Land Rover, by employing and developing the people that will help ensure our continued success. Great people and great products are the essence of this great British company."
On the scheme this year, JLR will see 140 students working within its product development department, 40 students working in manufacturing and the remaining 50 students will be engaged in the commercial sectors such as purchasing, HR and IT. Two-thirds of the intake will join the scheme for an exciting 12 weeks, whilst the remaining third will embark on a full year with the business.
283 graduates began their careers with Jaguar Land Rover last year and over 1,200 students have joined the tailored graduate programme in the last four years. Jaguar Land Rover will take on more graduates in 2015 than ever before, with the new recruits starting early September.
