Apprentice Signalling Design Engineer Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm an apprentice railway signalling designer, day to day tasks involve CAD work as well as working on site testing electrical systems

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Performing Engineering Operations L2 IRSE Mod 5 Tester BTEC Electrical CAD Design First Aid

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Strong team and good atmosphere, lack of work and time to spend on training apprentices.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

    • Highly paid and respected by the company.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Dedicated training team, takes a long time to get new starters running, all staff approachable.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Nothing is too much, support is an email away

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Employer is training supplier

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • High salary considering inexperience, above living wage and chance of overtime regularly

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Strong culture for supporting STEM work

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • High salary and good prospects

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

    • Learn as much as you can about the discipline you're applying for

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

January 2016

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