Web Developer Apprentice Review

I have been working in the UX department so I work a lot on design of the website and apps that TfL provide. Everyday is different so its really enjoyable and so it doesn't get boring. I have been working on prototypes for new webpages and also gathering data on recent projects that we have been working on.

I have learnt two new coding languages - SQL and C# which I had no experience of before. I have also been learning two new programmes called Sketch and InVision while developing on my InDesign and Photoshop skills.

The programme is really enjoyable as the office is really relaxed and everyone is very welcoming. Everyone in the the team always tries to help with your work as much as they can. I can chose what work I do and what department within TfL online I work for so it makes it even better for myself.

As soon as I went into my team everyone was very welcoming. My manager is really supportive and wants me to develop my skills by giving me a variety of work to chose from. I am doing work that is helping out the whole department which make me feel very good about myself.

The programme is really good as the college is done in blocks so i work for a few months and then go to college for a couple of weeks which ensures that we get the right balance of work and study. It is very relaxed so every day is different it isn't just do this do that everyday.

The training provider is really good the courses that they offer really are doing to the highest standard and the knowledge of the tutors are exceptional. My assessor is really friendly and if I have any concerns or questions he will always come back to me the same day with a detailed reply.

If I ever need any help then there are loads of people who I can talk to. I can get help from people who are working next to me or I can ask my line manager. There are plenty of people I can get in touch with that run the apprenticeship programme from HR so that can also be very helpful if I do not want to speak to someone from my department.

The salary is really good. It is based on the London Living wage and you also get free travel all over London and 75% off annual travel cards outside of the TfL network. There are lots of other perks including discounts off the Eurostar too.

There are lots of networking events that you are able to attend and also talks at schools sharing your experience to people who are thinking about what they should do after they leave school. You can also take training as a TfL ambassador to see what it is like to work at a station which allows you to work special events when extra staff is needed.

Yes

Everyone is really friendly across the whole of TfL and everyone gets a fantastic experience out of it. The salary and benefits are also a great factor to the job. TfL also keep London moving everyday so what you are doing at work is effecting the whole of London which is great motivation.

The main piece of advice that I would give when applying is that you have to be extremely patient. Lots of people are applying for the same role as you so the process does take some time. You are also put through a series of tests which shouldn't be too tricky to pass.