Engineering Technician Review

by Schneider Electric

Rating

10/10

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

A 4 year role where i complete placements in different departments of the business. The goal of these placements is to build a solid foundation of knowledge which can then be used for me to personally specialize in which sector I wish to continue into

10/10

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

I have learnt a variety of skills both in the office and at college College skills - CAD, mechanical assemblies, installation and testing, Health and safety understanding Office skills - Order management within company, customer support, returns policy, technical support on products

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the variety of my apprenticeship as i get to learn something every day.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There is a set structure/framework for my program, this involves a comprehensive overview of what i will learn in each of my placements across the different business departments and what units i will cover in my college course

10/10

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

Constant support form my direct line manager, involving 121 conversations and then online feedbacks which are done monthly

10/10

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

Constant support from my tutor within college and then a 3 way conversation between myself, tutor and line manager every 10 weeks covering my progress in college and any feedback i may wish to give

10/10

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

College provides further understanding specifically in electrical knowledge when relating it to work. I am able to relate some of the processes which i have covered in work within my course work to provide a real example

10/10

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.)

I am involved in DofE and various stem events currently, there has also been opportunities to attend networking events which i have done and there is also sports events such as the schneider paris marathon and volunteering days

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

great person environment Constant support comprehensive learning structure both sides of practical and theory involvement

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

Show the personal side as well as your knowledge side, as both are important to thrive