Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles, has welcomed its largest ever intake of undergraduate students to its 2015 work placement programme. This year, more than 6,000 applicants applied on line to the scheme, of which 230 were successful ‑ an impressive increase on the 140 that were recruited in 2014.

Jaguar Land Rover'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, Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover 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.

Rob Gill, Graduate and Undergraduate Recruitment Manager said: "The undergraduate scheme is a great stimulus for our graduate recruitment process and has been designed to inspire the next generation of talent.

"Jaguar Land Rover is the place to drive your pursuit for success. This is where you'll push the boundaries of your potential."

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.

Rob Gill continued: "It is really encouraging to see Jaguar Land Rover continuing to invest in undergraduate and graduate talent. Our new recruits have a critical role to play in shaping our business and delivering our future success."