Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by Schneider Electric?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
On the shop I spent the majority of my time in the QHSE department, where I learnt a lot about not only the health and safety aspect of the organisation but the standard we are expected to achieve. In the test team we were the last line of defence, so it was out job to spot and correct any errors that have been made during manufacturing. I am currently in LV Systems where I have been a part of the Canalis department. My role in the Canalis department of LV Systems is quoting rising busbar for external customers. However, I will shortly be moving onto engineering the busbar firstly in Canbrass then transferring it into a 3D design on AutoCAD.
Being on the apprenticeship at Schneider Electric I have managed to expand my knowledge and understand much more about electrical distribution. Due to my course at college and changing departments at work I have has many opportunities to also gain experience on different computer programs such as, Electrika, AutoCAD and CNC.
I do enjoy the apprenticeship program here at Schneider Electric. I feel that they have a good variety of lessons on my college course which will help me out with any careers that I choose to pursue within the organisation. I always feel like I have sufficient support to carry out my role in whichever department I am in.
Being valued in my apprenticeship is one of my favourite parts. Schneider Electric really make you feel like you are the future of the organisation, offering many opportunities to enhance your knowledge of the product and the organisation. Spending only 6 months in each department they really make you feel a part of the team from start to finish.
Schneider Electrics apprenticeship program is very well organised and structured. Upon starting the apprenticeship you are issued your own personal laptop and email address which you take with you through each department. Having you laptop and email allows you to always stay updating on what is happening on not only your apprenticeship but in the organisation as a whole.
As soon as you enter a department up until when you leave you are supported with your work. Alongside the training you get to be able to complete your work in the department you are in you also get other training opportunities on a variety of products that Schneider supply.
All apprentices have monthly meeting with our employer to see how we are getting on and if we are reaching expectations. If we feel that we are lacking in any areas our employer will also provide training to keep you up to scratch. Alongside the one to one meetings and training we can always reach him through email if we have any problems.
As I am still living at home with parents and live close to work my salary is adequate. I also believe that it is a higher paid apprenticeship than most as they are looking to invest in their apprentices for the future. Alongside the salary we are also taken on trips away to expand our knowledge on the product and organisation. There are also team building days out. Both of these are paid for by the company.
There are many team bonding events that take place such as, bowling, go karting, paintballing etc. They also have football on once a week where anyone from Schneider is welcome to go and take part. On the apprenticeship scheme they take us to all different Schneider sites too, even as far as France.
Yes
I would recommend the Schneider Electric apprenticeship scheme to a friend because you are not just cheap labour to them. They invest in you because they truly believe that you are the future of the company. You will gain so much knowledge and experience in not only electrics and engineering but how companies and businesses work.
I would let them know that Schneider want you to have a balance between work and your social life. They don't want work to take over you life. I would also advise them to get their head down at college and come out with the best result possible as that is what they are looking for from the apprentices.
Details
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
East Midlands
May 2018