Configuration Engineer Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I am configuration engineer at my current apprenticeship which involves building the software of desktops and laptops also making sure that they are encrypted and have the correct settings applied to them.

8/10

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

I have completed a CISCO qualification while at my apprenticeship as well as learning advanced IT technical skills which disassembling desktop components.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am fully enjoying my experience at Fujitsu as my co workers were really welcoming when I first started and have gained a relationship with them.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Fujitsu?

During my time at Fujitsu, I have been recognised from higher management by receiving a thank you bonus as well as having customer feedback thanking me for the work rate that me and the team have put into job.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At Fujitsu, I feel that everything is organised well as I have been given the correct training and I feel I know what jobs need to be done. However, I feel the college side of my apprenticeship is not as organised as this maybe due to having a 1-2 monthly visit from a assessor and the rest of the communication is through email.

6/10

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

I feel when I am with my assessor, I can understand what I need to do to complete my college work and if I need any support, I can email them. However, I only see my assessor 1-2 a month and because my assessors are with other programmes, emails can usually take a while to reply.

6/10

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

I feel strongly that I receive a lot of support at Fujitsu as I am given opportunities to work in different departments and if I have any issues on the job, my managers are really easy to talk to and are understandable.

9/10

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

My salary that I earn covers all the costs that I need to pay. I am willing to pay my daily and social costs with budgeting my wage when I receive it monthly.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have taken apart in out of work travel to Fujitsu's main building in London meeting other apprentices as well as higher management. Also, I have taken apart in charity events organised by Fujitsu during the week.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that Fujitsu is a well organised company and the people are very welcoming from co workers to higher management.

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

When having an interview with Fujitsu, make sure you prepare yourself about you job role.