Apprentice Engineer Review

On a day to day basis my job role, is working in part of a team to fix any engineering problems on the production line. This means I don't have to same task everyday, so I can be hands on at the shop floor or designing something to prevent/solve the problem for next time.

I have learn and developed lots of my skills, this can be at work as well as at college. For example some of the skills I have learn is how to use software to design a part, this is a skill that I can take to any task. I have also learnt the theoretical that I need to understand the best solution to a problem. This can vary from how a material make up effect it property's, to having the skills and equations to work out the forces acting on it.

I enjoy being part of the team of apprentices, this is because everyone is there to support each other and help at any opportunity. This isn't just the team of apprentices this is anyone around the company, everyone is open and happy to help. Teledyne E2V has meet all of the expectation I had and this had lead me to really enjoy my job.

As an apprentice I feel very valued at Teledyne E2V, this because everyone has the same view on apprentices. This is that we are the future of the business, so that will show us the skills they have got so we can have them as well. They also think we are free eyes, meaning that we can go into a problem and see something they may have missed. Also if you show you are really trying and giving it 110% they will recognise you, this can make you eligible for lot of awards or even apprentice of the year at awards night

The apprenticeship programme at Teledyne-E2V is organised very well, this is because the apprentice manager has frequent meetings with all of the apprentices to get feed back. If there is any problems the manager will try his best to resolve this, this can be at home or work. While in placement it is as organised, this is because you meet you managers and they give you someone to work closely with. This mean that if you need any help they can give you it and they will also set you more tasks so you always have something to do.

My training provides as much support as I need, he make sure to meet with you and see how everything is going. This is usually done in the set catch up periods that are set. This means if you need any help, you can go and see him knowing he will help!

The rest of the company is happy to support you and helps you, the HR team also have a open door encase you cannot find are manager. Everyone is happy to give you guidance on a project or anything, this means there is never a negative attitude towards anyone at work.

My salary is as expected, this means I already knew how much money I had a month. However because I live at home it does need my Cost, this means I am very happy with my salary. I even have enough money to save after my other bills, some of these are Car finance, Travel Costs, food cost and the general stuff.

There are lot of opportunities outside of work, if you choose to attend them. Some of these may be going out with the apprentice your group or all of the apprentices. The company also put on a award night for all of the apprentices to show how much we mean to the company, you can also bring two people that mean a lot to you to show what you do.

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I would recommend Teledyne E2V to a friend, this is because I have been supported the hole way through the process. It is also a very interesting company to work for because only a handful of company's make the product we do, this makes the skills you also learn very good for your future. I also would tell a friend to join Teledyne E32V because there is opportunity's for anyone that is willing to push for them.

Make sure any application is written correctly and is presented well, also show why you are interested in. So if you like engineering tell them why you like it and where you would like to see yourself in 5 to 10 years. For the assessment day/interviews make sure you have done your research and know about the company. Also tell the company what you will bring them, so they know what you can provide. I got this advice from have work experience at a engineering company and believe it would be good advice for anyone applying.