Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Iam a machining apprentice at Egger UK Barony site. I work in a maintenance machine shop and do new manufacture, repair, jigs & fixture and prototyping.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • i Have learned hoe to set up and use various machine tools in a productive and safe manner as part of my daily duties, as for training I attend ayrshire college once per week to learn more about the theory behind my job Egger also runs various in house training courses.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working at egger greatly, the company has good core values and its a very welcoming environment.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Egger?
  • Egger as a company doesnt have any external shareholders so it has very much remained a family company and you can feel this within the workplace and for exceptional work there is always praise from the supervisors

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure of the mechanical apprenticeship at egger is great theres ample training and resources, with friendly mentors and a weel organized apprenticeship coordinator

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • There is ample support offered for those who need it the training provider is always there for guidance be it an internal or external problem

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As ive previously discussed Egger is a family company with everyone there to help and assist in any way possible.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The Salary is fair for the area.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not at the moment but they are looking at more oppertunities.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a friendly company that it is a joy to work for.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Egger?
  • School grades arent everything the best quality someone can have in this line of work is drive and work ethic


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

April 2018


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