Apprentice Production Controller Review

At the moment i am sub fabrication buying. Therefore my daily roles include: Expediting,Looking at budgets and quotations from sub-fabricators, placing purchase orders,organizing the movement of materials and making sure all work is completed with in the site dates advised by project managers.

I have developed lots of new skills including: Organisation skills,my written and verbal communication has improved due to being in contact with suppliers and sub fabricators, in addition i have acquired the skills to buy products from suppliers and get competitive prices when doing so.

I really enjoy my whole program, i enjoy my work and take pride in what i do everyday. The team i work with are very supportive and have provided great guidance when teaching me all the roles that i have needed in order to succeed with in the job. I also have taken an interest in the practical side of my college course and particularly enjoyed learning how to weld.

Overall my program is very well organised with training and college programs. My first year was disorganized as the first training provider was inadequate. However since changing training provider the training has been great and so has the organisation of the program. Tasks and training were set out very well at work through out the whole program.

William Hare are always supportive with anything that is college related, including allowing me time of to part take in stem activities. Through out my training at work the production control team have been fantastic and provided detailed and thorough training, as well as providing me with challenges which would aid my overall learning.

Tutors are always on hand at DTA (Derwent training association) to provide any help i need, they are very approachable and no question or issue is too big or small. I enjoy attending DTA and like the fact that the training is varied so there area always new topics to be learning.

The learning from my training provider will impact my job role as it will aid me with what i am doing everyday. Learning how to weld provides me with understanding of what the show floor employees have to do everyday, developing my CAD skills helps me when looking at engineering drawings and continuous improvement modules have helped me think of new ideas to improve everyday work life.

I normally attend the majority of work events including an annual 5 a side football tournament and a summer family fun day. Which provide opportunities to meet people from other departments or different shifts. Also there are annual raffles held at Christmas which i help get prices for. These proceeds all go to charity.

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I would recommend William Hare apprenticeships because all mentors, management and employees are willing to help and provide guidance where ever possible.William Hare provide a great training program that would give any person, young or older a great step on their career ladder

Attend an open day in order to get a feel for what it is we do and where it is you would be working every day. Also if you are enthusiastic and would like the role, show it; be confident, ask questions and show interest. All employees that will be talking to you, want to talk to you and are there to answer questions, don't be scared or apprehensive.