Offshore wind turbine technician Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Sailing offshore in the Irish Sea to service wind turbines for SiemensGamesa

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

    • I have learned too many new skills on this apprenticeship to list

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

    • Changed my life. Best apprenticeship in the country no doubt. Loads of money, loads of time off, loads of learning

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

    • Everything payed out and organised clearly

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Always receive support wether it is a work or personal issue

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • All employees within the business are always more than happy to help with my qualification

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Very relevant and helps me to work better offshore by understanding the jobs better

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Volunteering at the race for life with Siemens every year is always a brilliant day out. Along with playing 5 a side after work on a Wednesday

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company and apprenticeship scheme to set you up for life. No surprise there was 1500 applicants for 15 apprentice jobs this year.

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

    • Be enthusiastic and do your best

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Newcastle upon Tyne

April 2019

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