Sourcing and Procurement Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Business apprentice learning how to order parts for the engines after they get stripped down to part pieces. The opportunity to work with different vendors globally and amend issues with parts.

8/10

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

learning communication skills, and developing literacy and IT skills everyday with in the role. The opportunity to complete courses to further develop such as the Chwarae Teg ILM course for women.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Highly enjoy the program. Regular interaction with the course providers on NVQ work. Always new opportunities to develop and meet new people. Positive environment to work in.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Mostly organised, one day a week when collage assessor comes in to discus and go through work. No real class room time - can some times be hard to keep up with work and submit things regularly

7/10

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

Very supportive encourage you to get work done and submitted regularly. Always given time to do the work in the office. Always happy to help and advise when completing regular reviews.

10/10

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

Mostly supportive communicate through email, or on the one day they come up every week.

7/10

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

Helps to understand different aspects of the business. Improves and develops skills

8/10

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.)

Yes

7/10

9a. Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Enjoying my experience

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

Be open minded - always scary when entering a new place with experienced employees. Give it time as you wont settle in straight away