Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technician Engineer. I assist the engineer in setting out on-site at the Manchester airport. I also keep on top of the as-built drawings making sure everything is up to date.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have completed a CAT and genny training course enabling me to use the cable avoidance tools. I have been learning a lot on-site and while at university.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • being involved in such a large and exciting project

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • Having been here for over 4 years originally and to be given every opportunity to progress.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • This programme is very well structured

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have let to find out but I have no doubt its there.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As much as is expected at this level

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Personally for me I made a big pay cut to take this apprenticeship and its quite hard financially but ultimately for what it is and compared to other apprenticeships on the market it is good.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I'm yet to be involved with anything outside of work.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a good company with lots of prospects.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Be yourself and stay calm because everyone has a chance.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

February 2018


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