Elecitrcal apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

Maintenance and servicing on machinery around the site. Primarily electrical work but some aspects of mechanical here and there

9/10

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

Yes. My confidence in particular has gornw working on new electrical equipment as well as the environment itself and embedding myself with other members of my team

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

very valued. I can tell and feel Siemens cater for me accordingly

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. The changing of placements and relative ease to obtain guidance from engineers and assessors is fantastic

10/10

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

All the support I desire is available easily. Especially in this placement as I work with my assessor

10/10

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

It is my employers' duty to look after me and they do this by keeping constant support around me such as supporting engineers or trainers

9/10

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

obviously I wouldn't complain with more money, but this wage at the minute makes me fend for myself with all the necessities with a few luxuries that I can buy regularly

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes. Training courses and volunteering events are available easily

10/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A very good way to start your career especially in engineering with such a solid support group and well structured education learning program.

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

Try your hardest. Concentrate on every aspect of the recruitment process and make them believe you are the right candidate for the job, not just that you are smart at school