Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Mechanical Maintenance Technician shadowing qualified maintenance to complete the jobs responsibilties are to complete NVQ work on time taken on a project for college work

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • gained new qualifiations after taking parts in training courses such as gas detection, working at height and sppump lifting/splitting gained more confidence due to attending open days and speaking to new people

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i enjoy the apprenticeship a lot. the team i work with are friendly. the apprenticeship meets my expectations in terms of hands on work.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Severn Trent?
  • I feel like i am valued by STW and feel like if my opinions matter. have 1:2:1 meetings with manager eveyry 12-15 weeks. i am involved with tasks when completing jobs on site.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • college induction was boring and way too long (6 weeks of health and safety). training on site is good and very hands on. i see assessor every 4 weeks for regular meetings.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • assessor offers lots of support with NVQ work. if i need help then i know i can ask any of the team.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • only have 1:2:1 meetings with manager. HR team are approachable and friendly. i know i can ask for guidence if needed. people are always happy to help me.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • good salary. i pay £35 a week on fuel in my private car as i havent been gifven van tht i cannot claim back. everyone with a can doesnt have to pay for fuel to get to work. i can only claim fuel money for college/training courses.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • loads of opportunities outside of work such as open days, open events. if im not working then im in the gym or at home with my family/partner.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • good overall company to work for. everyone friendly and happy to help. good apprenticeship wage.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?
  • good application process. be confident in interviews and be yourself. ask any questions you may have to get the most information you can.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

March 2018


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