Machinist Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

10/10

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

Apprentice machinist, full time college at first year, learn how to use all of the necessary machines which I will be using at rolls Royce in the factory. Second year we have one day a week in college and the rest of the week we spend in rolls Royce factory where we learn how to become a rolls Royce machinist and how to operate within the company as part of the rolls Royce work force

10/10

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

I have learnt how to operate cnc milking machines, cnc turning machines, lathes, milking machines, grinding machines, how to look at and draw engineering drawings.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot and am glad I got this apprenticeship as it feels great to be able to do something I enjoy everyday.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised and well structured, a shame that Covid 19 knocked some of the structure and organisation but everything is going as well as it can in the current circumstances.

10/10

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

I receive plenty of support.

10/10

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

Plenty of support is put in place for us from our training providers.

10/10

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

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great experience and a great company to work for

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

Work hard