Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role as a maintenance technician is to keep the factory running basically. It involves maintaining and repairing equipment and machines. At the moment I am on a Rota where on a morning I am repairing welding harnesses and also replenishing the harnesses on the shop floor

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Since starting college I thought I had learned a lot, however that was just the fundamentals. However, when arriving at work and after being there for months I have learned a lot more.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed this programme since day one as it was new to me and it's great knowing that I am part of a team.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Caterpillar?
  • I feel everyone at caterpillar take pride in working for caterpillar so I feel I am in a good workplace and take pride of working here too. In the apprenticeship scheme you get a lot of recognition for what you do.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The scheme is great. The company make sure you are fully trained and aware of everything that is happening. Although I haven't needed support. There is always support there if you need it.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As an apprentice you get a lot of support due to the trainers being friendly and in the past they have been apprentices so they know what it feels like.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The manager, hr team and mentors are all there to support you and you can seek help via these people due to them being friendly.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Living on the doorstep is ideal for me to work at caterpillar and they pay is also good for an apprentice.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is lots of activities to do outside of work. For example, stem events, business ambassador and trips.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • All round great apprenticeship.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Caterpillar?
  • Be confident in interviews and don't be afraid to take the role as a leader in a group activity.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

February 2018


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