Technical Apprentice Review

My role is extremely varied as I have placements in many different departments and even within departments there is a lot of different roles I can fit into.

I am learning how the company works and how the systems we produce work so I am able to be useful in design and support positions. I am currently learning CAD in college.

I enjoy the varied work I take part in and engaging with other employees but of course do not generally enjoy college (BTEC L3) with the exception of the CAD module my company requested.

I feel valued by the people I work with directly in the departments I have experienced but Finmeccanica is a global conglomerate and I am just an apprentice in a division of the company.

Initially not fantastically organised but improvements are being made year on year.

I cannot comment on the amount of support I receive as for a Level 3 it is not really required.

I receive any support I need in the workplace, people with more experience with me are always happy to help me further my understanding.

My salary package meets my bills and travel costs while also giving me the opportunity to pay into a pension.

There are opportunities for sport and charity outside work that help employees network both professionally and socially.

Yes

Because you are paid to learn and have the opportunity to have a valued input on real life projects.

Ensure you have the qualifications required and relevant work experience. Your hobbies are important, if they have an engineering slant being able to discuss them technically will benefit you in an interview.