BMS Service Technician Review

by Schneider Electric

Rating

7.8/10

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

Work as a Field Service Engineer consists of testing, commissioning and maintaining Building Management Systems that have been previously installed by our projects team. This includes , testing valves, motors and Air Handling Units, Boilers and Chiller systems on a site.

8/10

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

I have learn all of the skills needed to complete the job during my apprenticeship. I came into the company with little knowledge of these systems and now have developed the skills to be a competent field service engineer.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed my programme as I had the opportunity to move out at 19 and travel down into London and East Anglia to work on new sites. I currently enjoy my field services role and appreciate the people that I work with.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program was structured to an extent yet was disrupted by the pandemic. The company helped us work around new changed within our scheme and the end result was still achieved.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive huge amounts of support from my employer. They have helped me with stress levels during exam season and have always worked around my struggles with Math topics at University as well as helping make sure I am comfortable on sites that I am working on.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Huge amounts of support allowing us to take study leave before exam season and will always have work arounds when extra help is needed with specific university topics.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel that my qualifications were maybe too advances for the level of work performed in work. Some of the mathematics modules were very high level and this is not required in my job role. This will benefit me in the future.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

In my role in the North West, there is no social events but we are able to volunteer a few times a year to do charity events etc.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a great company to work for and have lots of work in the UK. The business allows for internal growth and always trains all members to a high standard allowing for efficient work ot be done around the business

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?

I would say to be yourself, Schneider thrives on a diverse workplace and to be passionate about climate change and sustainability goals.