Apprentice Network Engineer Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role involves working out in the field fixing. We get jobs from ANMC and also fix net refferals from service technicians. i interact with both other engineers and customers. My responsibilitys are ensuring that the network is working as it should be.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am currently completing a QCF. I have developed my communications and logical thinking skills.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love my job. I get on with all my team and my manager. I enjoy coming into work every day.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Virgin Media O2?

Yes i feel extremely valued.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. I have had an induction and have regular study days. I understand my team hierarchy and the task delegation is fair.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I have regular study days. My manager is more than happy to help me with any requests that i have.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I get lots of support over my manager, I have a designated mentor that i work with daily.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

WE are very well paid as apprentices, Travel costsa are paid for and i work locally to where i live.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes, there are always charity events that we take part in.