Apprentice Technician Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Maintaining, installing and repairing/upgrading telecomunications network across the Yorkshire region. Using a range of equipment, testers and tools to do so.

10/10

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

Yes

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoying the programme. Good training classroom based, and a very knowledgeable team who have lots of experience that I can learn the best ways to do the job.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Thoroughly planned, with a clear outline and structure as to the deadlines for learning and what each stage/phase of learning will be.

10/10

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

All the support I could need to be successful

10/10

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

Lots of classroom based learning, monthly catch ups with the skills coach.

10/10

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

The qualification allows me to learn all equipment I am using in the job. The testing tools and the wider knowledge of how the telecoms network fits in.

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.)

Not during COVID-19

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great work culture, support network, company benefits, job security, job variety, quality of equipment and tools, work van phone and laptop, good managers etc. Overall a great company to work for.

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

Get lots of customer service experience. Vodafone always put the customer first.