Apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

For the first year, we go to college and do our NVQ level 2 and a technical certificate.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt how to, use the correct methods for hand fitting, turning and milling making products in the college workshop

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy college but I enjoy being down on site even more as I learn more skills that I will more likely use

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

I feel very valued.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is organised very well for 4 years and if we meet the correct standards and pass the courses we get a pay rise as a praise

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

We receive lots of support, even at college. We get HR coming down every 2 weeks to check on us.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We receive lots of support.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I think at my age the salary is really good as I would have had to get a weekend job as well as going to college. It pays for my train and still give me spare money to save or spend

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yeah, out side of work we can still extend our learning.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great way how to get the qualifications that you need also it gets you the experience. Also you get to go round the whole company so you get to understand what you like and don’t.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?

It’s a great place to work and it has great opportunities.