Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As a Quality Apprentice I work closely with the Quality Manager and both quality engineers. My daily tasks include assisting and leading quality decisions, process audits and QMS audits, I am currently working on 3 projects; Reduction of swarf for University, Reduction of packing errrors for GB six sigma and ISO transition for the management systems. Currently studying a foundation degree in industrial engineering at Glyndwr University, one day a week release.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Many skills learnt including gaining knowledge about machining and manufacturing processes. However, I have not had any experience within other departments (such as engineering)

    4/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme I am on is interesting.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Schneider Electric?
  • I do feel very valued by Schneider as an employee. Gaining this qualification will make me a very valued member of the site.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The university course is very balanced. However, internally, as discussed before, I do not have much experience in internal aspects such as other departments (internal training and knowledge)

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As much support as required

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My direct line manager is always available for discussions and we try and meet once a week to discuss progress / roadblocks.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am very happy with the salary I am at the moment. I also receive petrol expenses for travel to university which also helps.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • 6/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Schneider Electric is a good company to work for. They have many opporunties and the benefits are outstanding. We have lots of perks, such as holiday buy and a points system whereby we can purchase goods and holidays from the input of ideas. The company also put towards individual pension schemes.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
  • N/A


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Wales

June 2016


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