Technical Trainee Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Technical Trainee Odd jobs such as formatting documents to doing basic drawings on CAD

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developing CAD skills and working towards a BTEC in civil engineering

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The team is fantastic in both support and attitude, the company culture is good and I can see myself working here for the foreseeable future.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Arup?

    • Well valued but promotional and pay increase routes need to be clarified.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • College was a little shaky at the start but is improving. Support from mentors is good.

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

    • Generally good from both the college and the company

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

    • Generally good from both the college and the company

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

    • In comparison to most other apprenticeships it is very good.

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

    • work socials do not seem to be too regular.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good money, good support, good welfare.

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

    • Gain experience and learn about the company

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

February 2014

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