Operations Engineering Apprentice Review

by Sky

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10

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

Technology Apprentice - Rotating around different departments within OE. Everyday is different, I am experiencing the full breadth of work that goes into giving Sky customers and employees a seamless service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

7/10

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

loads

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

its grear, really interesting.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Sky?

Greatly - I get treated as any other employee, not seen as lesser because i'm an apprentice

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have been a part of OTT Service centre, Monitoring Solutions, Testing, DC Operations and many more. Everything is organised very well, including going to uni/college, which is all reimbursed.

9/10

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

MOderate support. More work is given, than support. They are contactable if support is needed.

7/10

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

A great deal. Weekly meetings/catch up with my manager.

9/10

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

Pays above the national average for apprenticeships. Looking forward to earning more when I finish.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Loads. Had a chance to meet Prince Charles and Camilla. There is skills studio, careers lab, and Sky Sports Living for Sport volunteering opportunities.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Sky to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work.

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

Do your research, show passion and enthusiasm.