Apprentice Design Engineer Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

On a day-to-day basis I usually get a brief on a task I will be undertaking that day. Could also just be continuing on a job I am already working on.

7/10

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

Yes many, I have a good knowledge of signalling design on the job now. I have also been sent on a number of courses such as BST, RRI, CAD design and MOD5

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my program very much. It meet my expectations well as I get to learn a lot on the job as well as learning about the culture of the company and railway.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

I do feel very valued by Siemens. If you do a job well you always get appreciation and will always been involved in projects and given time to learn.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured. First off I started at the training center and enrolled in a college course. Then once you come into the office you get your knowledge built up and tasks assigned.

7/10

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

I feel I receive a lot of support as anytime I feel that there is something I can not do or just need a helping hand with there is no problem and are always happy to help

7/10

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

I feel I receive a lot of support as anytime I feel that there is something I can not do or just need a helping hand with there is no problem and are always happy to help

7/10

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

Salary is reasonable as I usually get through the month without much trouble. I do drive to work though and that can run up in cost with parking and petrol but the location is well as not to far away.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes there are many opportunities outside of work that I can take part in. For example there are a lot of testing shifts that become available and I can volunteer for these if available.

7/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good company to work for with a lot of opportunities and I am glad that I work for Siemens and therefore would definitely recommend them to a friend.

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

I would say fill out the application with time and to the best of your ability to hopefully progress to the next stage and then to be yourself in the interview.