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Applications for July 2027 placements open in January 2027
Verified application datesOverview
Paid 12-month placements starting each July in engineering, manufacturing engineering, design, data analytics and commercial, for students taking a year in industry. Pay is £26,021.
Entry Requirements
- Penultimate-year students on track for a 2:2 or higher, with degree subjects set by each programme.
- Applications open and close in stages through January and can close early if full.
- No relocation support.
- One application per recruitment cycle.
Pathways
A year in JLR's design team.
A year in industrial operations and sustainable manufacturing.
A year using data to find insight and build tools for the business.
A year in growth, digital transformation and go-to-market work.
A year in electronics and complex systems, future propulsion, hardware and mechatronics, or software.
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Application Process
1.Online application
This is the first screen. Be specific about why this employer and why this role, with a real example for each.
How to prepare: Application forms →2.Online tests
Do a few free practice tests first so the format isn't new on the day, and find a quiet spot with a steady connection.
How to prepare: Online tests →3.Online assessment centre
Often a mix of group tasks, a case study, a presentation and an interview. In group work, listening and bringing others in counts as much as having ideas.
How to prepare: Assessment centres →4.Offer
Check the start date, pay and the deadline to reply. It's fine to ask for more time if you're waiting on other applications.
How to prepare: Handling offers →