Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm training to become a rail engineering maintenance technician. First year is all about learning.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Some of the new skils ive learned are operating a centre lathe and milling

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's nice to be learning new things. Training courses in NTAR are always good

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?
  • I only been with a company for few months, but with all the CSR events and training courses I already feel like a part of a team

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • First year is a full time college, which lets us build the basic mechanical and electrical knowledge before starting work. It's well organised.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • College is good, targets are clear and support is available if needed.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We can always call or email someone. Company laptop and providing any relevent books or materials.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Money is not great to start but I'm getting paid to learn which is nice.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Many volonteering events. As apprentices we are IET members.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Joining this global company will open doors on many opportunities and ways your career could progress in.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
  • Application process can be long but stick with it because it is all worth it on the end.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

February 2017


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