Angelo

Meet Angelo, one of our Industrial Operations undergraduates. Read about what he likes about working here and read his tips for the application process.

Q: What position did you start in and what is your position now? Please describe your current responsibilities.

I started 5 months ago as an Industrial Operations undergraduate and remain in that position today.

Q: Are you involved in any other projects / networks? If so, please describe what they are and what your contributions are.

In addition to my day-to-day work I am also working on the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) Programme.

Q: What do you like about working here?

JLR has presented me with many opportunities to learn at a stable pace from highly experienced individuals. As an undergraduate, you can move around the business through shadowing and get good exposure to departments and really get a good understanding of how the business works.

Q: What are your career aspirations? Do you feel that you get the necessary support from your management / department to help achieve your learning & development goal?

I aspire to develop my understanding and acquire knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines and how they deliver innovation. Specific to my department, I have built upon my academic understanding of lean manufacturing and its application at production in Solihull.

Q: Describe your team / department, and what makes it stand out from our competition?

Paint Operations is a very interesting department to work in as you get good exposure to multiple engineering disciplines as you work alongside production, simulation and even chemical engineers. You also pick up a niche understanding of the extensive processes and variables that contribute to getting a vehicle painted/coated and its interaction with other departments like Body in White.

Q: Tell us 3 interesting facts about yourself.

• I enjoy learning to cook different dishes from all over the world and trying new cuisines.
• One of my hobbies is Art. When I get time I get involved with things like sculpting or painting.
• My most recent trip was in Corfu with my university friends. During our trip, we accidentally hiked up a cliff in order to get to a beach and it was too late to go down when we realised what we were doing.

Q: What hints and tips can you share with the potential candidates who are going through the application / interview process?

Get your CV in check, personalise it and include things which are relevant to the role. Ensure you practise the psychometric testing stage so you can have a chance to demonstrate what you offer. In the interview, take time to think before answering and make sure you provide concise answers to the questions that best reflect your interests.