Apprentice Review

Role changes every few weeks, generally just learning different roles within workplace and then putting what I’ve learnt into practice. Roles vary from being very involved and running big machines dealing with parts for very luxurious cars, to tidying and applying stickers to floors.

Many new skills are learnt in every different role I do, varying from the start of the process with raw veneer to polishing and making sure finished parts are flawless.

Most aspects of the job are enjoyable, there are certain parts which aren’t as good but that’s usually due to the people rather than the task itself. The college course is very enjoyable though.

Well structured on paper, when put into practice not everything is as smooth as it would seem, miscommunication is the main problem.

Support is good from the people that are there to give it.

Support towards qualifications is good from the college and employer.

Other than working with new people and dealing with uncomfortable situations the college course doesn’t really apply to the work at RRMC

Not supplied by the employer, social events are organised by employees in their respective areas

Yes

Overall working at RRMC as an apprentice is a very worthwhile experience, there is lots to learn about building the most luxurious car in the world, most staff are friendly and happy to help you.

Be sure you’re ready to commit to the apprenticeship, there are times when the workload is heavy and times when you get to really stand back and learn a skill through watching and then doing, you will work like a full time emloyee at times running big machines and dealing with parts that require nothing but perfection. You will make mistakes and they understand this.