trainee telecomunications engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

to repair the network and provide new lines to customers

5/10

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

yes I have built upon my electrical knowledge in the past to develop them further to find faults in the network

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

the work is challenging however the work home balance is often poor due to the travel time required causing effect work of 48 hours a week without overtime often pushing the working time direvtive toits limits

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the company appears to be focused on reactionary action more than preventative which I feel would be more effecient

5/10

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

my immediate management are very good at providing support when needed

7/10

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

a lot of support was provided

8/10

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

not that much as all the training is on the job

7/10

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.)

I haven't seen any that im aware of

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

9b. Why?

hours are ridiculously long and contractual overtime is called in regularly

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

long hours but rewarding