Field engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice field engineer, travelling around exchanges installing and maintaining equipment for customers

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned a lot about the telecoms industry and how it all works

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my work but wish I was moved around so I could learn all aspects of the job

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BT?

    • i am often recognised for my hard work

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not very, lack of movement and training. Just put with another engineer for a few weeks then started working by myself

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • My development coach is fantastic and helps me complete my nvq work to my highest ability

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I need

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very good wage for an apprenticeship

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not sure

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it is a good well paid job with a good future but certain areas can be badly managed

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

    • Be keen to learn otherwise you probably wont

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

May 2018

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