Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am on the civil engineering highways scheems, i am currently on highways network. This consists of me doing a daily audit of about 10 jobs and then i have to go out on to site and inspect the to check whether they meet standards or not.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am doing my HNC in Civil Engineering and Level 3 in management. I have completed a defensive driving course, a liscensed ambassador course (which allows me to work on underground station when help is needed) alongside many internal qualifications.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the team i am with at the moment and who i see everyday. The company's culture is amazing, it embraces everyone from every walk of life - this being one of the main reasons i decided to join TFL. Being in TFL went above and beyond my expectations.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Transport for London?
  • I feel as though you are truly valued for everything you do. No matter what task you are allocated to do, big or small, it will always be acknowledged and appreciated.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Everything is well organised, at the beginning of the scheme you are given an overview of how everything will work and this has been adhered to

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot of support is provided.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Everyone in the company supports me, this goes from my placement manager all the way to my line manager and even senior management. Everyone is willing to help you where need be to get the best out of you and ensure you are doing well

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Meets it very well.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes we have social activites outside work and now an apprentice group has started to socialise outside work hours

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • In my opinion they are currently the best company to work for due to their work ethos, benefits and how enjoyable it is to be in this company


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?
  • Do research on the company and the roll you are applying for, know how your role is connected to TFL. Also make sure you have examples of compentencies ready using the STAR format


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

May 2017


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