The Career Files
Contributing Editor Steed Webzell speaks with Hannah Linden, a second- year metrology apprentice at JLR, who is already spending her days programming robots “At school I didn’t really have any idea about what I wanted to do,” states Hannah Linden, probably speaking for many youngsters who feel a little lost when it comes to making career decisions. She ultimately ended up studying A-Level Art & Design before getting a steer from a familiar ally, her dad, himself a successful engineer and former apprentice. “My dad suggested I apply for an apprenticeship and it was the best decision I ever made.” Hannah began as an engineering and manufacturing apprentice with Make UK, before securing a placement at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), where she is currently a second-year apprentice specialising in metrology. She has part-time college release, working towards her BTEC and NVQ Level III qualifications. “Metrology sounded really interesting and I wanted to challenge myself,” Hannah explains. “I selected metrology from a list that also included maintenance, tool room and site services.” Working at JLR’s Pilot Plant next to the company’s landmark Castle Bromwich facility, Hannah spends her days performing and learning about numerous advanced technologies, a case in point being a new automated scanning system. Made to measure Hannah Linden, Jaguar Land Rover
“Essentially two robots move up and down a cell, scanning and capturing images of cars and components,” she says. “I’m in a group with two colleagues, challenged with becoming the team responsible for the application of this system. I program the robots, load the part requiring measurement – maybe an underbody, battery tray or even a complete car – before completing the scan and retrieving the required data. We then generate reports for the engineers.” Hannah is one of three apprentice metrology engineers on site, two of whom are female, and she is keen on encouraging other students – of both genders – down the apprentice route. “I regularly volunteer to take part in school careers events, giving advice to students. I always say please don’t ignore apprenticeships and think university is the only way forward. I’m living proof that an apprenticeship can give you so many opportunities. As a second-year apprentice I never thought I’d be here, spending my days programming robots.” n “I’m living proof that an apprenticeship can give you so many opportunities”
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