Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a machinist apprentice. My role consists of building tools, proving out programs, editing programs and so on. I have been here for over a year and I experience new things everyday.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I had level 2 PEO before I started, since then I have developed those skills and learnt many more. I have so much more to learn which I look forward to.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the complexity of the work and all the challenges I am faced with. it keeps everyone on their toes and makes my job exciting.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • I feel just as part of the team as anyone, we all work hard and have the same passion to win. Its a great place to work because everyone has the same attitude towards their work.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • During my apprenticeship I am studying a HNC and a NVQ and learning how to be a machinist on top of that, so the structure has to be very good which it is.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • if I ever have a problem at work I can ask my training provider for help/support and they will help/support me in any situation.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • my employer helps me push myself in my work but also helps me have enough time to do my HNC and NVQ work. so they are very supportive as well.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am very happy with my salary/package, I have a lot of hobbies and see friends at the weekends and my salary lets me do all of those things which is great.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • engineering is a massive industry, so yes there are loads of opportunities outside of work. but if I can I would like to stay at HPP for as long as possible.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains to a friend because it is a great place to work for anyone who wants to challenge themselves and be surrounded by amazing engineers who want to push the limits of what's possible.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • Show your passion for engineering, show what you have done outside of work; hobbies or skills. And take in all the knowledge from anyone you meet at HPP.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

January 2016


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