Apprentice Train Maintenance Technician/Fitter. Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work as part of a team of Train Maintenance Technicians/Fitters and maintain a fleet of trains for London Midland.

10/10

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

Yes, learn how the trains actually work instead of going "oh, a train, it moves, it stops". A number of Internally run training course help to improve this knowledge. I also studied for 2 years, studying Level 2 Mechanical Engineering and Level 3 Electrical Engineering at a Local College.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I can always have a laugh with the team I work with and the work I carry out is different almost every day.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

I feel very valued by SIEMENS as I have been called upon to give Depot Tours and show around new apprentices.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is well structured and organised.

10/10

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

I received plenty support from my college tutors when I studied at college.

10/10

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

I receive support from the training team, other technicians and other apprentices as well as my managers.

10/10

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

The salary is very competitive for a job withing the Rail industry.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, voluntary events allow us to talk to other other apprentices as well as people who are interested in becoming an apprentice.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is always a job within the Rail industry.

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

Read your CV carefully, make sure what you include is sensible, don't go overboard on information that you include in it, you can tell them extra information in the interview, dress smart, have some idea of what the company does and what you might be doing.