Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in the Asset Creation department at Severn Trent working on Sewer Flooding projects in the east midlands. My day to day job involves using computer models to build up hydraulic models of sewerage systems and this incorporates a lot of civil engineering skills

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • YEs, I have developed a knowledge of the water industry, in particular waste water. Whilst also developing necessary civil engineering knowledge through college

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the work at severn trent and is equally rewarding and challenging

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Severn Trent?
  • I feel valued by both my line manager, team and also the Apprentices team.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme appears to be still in its infancy, with this only being the second year of intake of the higher engineering programme. this often casts doubt on the future of the programme as well as the third part organisation that organises training and education for Severn trent's apprentices, EEF, are sub-par at best in their organisation and comunication

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • a moderate amount of support is given from EEF, who organise the training for Severn Trents apprentices. However the college I attend, Wolverhampton, we have a good tutor who is very knowledgeable and supportive.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support from Severn Trent is second to none really they are flexible in terms of working life as well as proactive in engaging apprentices in new projects and plenty of additional training

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The Salary is good for the first year however the increases as you progress through the programme are not made clear and therefore casts doubt on this.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, voluntary opportunities are abundant throughout Severn Trent

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good pay and Work/Life Balance primarily


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?
  • Be positive and ensure that the customer always comes first.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

March 2018


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