Pole Tester Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

To test and assess telegraph poles within the network.

8/10

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

Mainly new skills. Including climbing, digging, new systems and procedures. Existing skills have been transferable from a background in quality assurance.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Learning new things constantly.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. We are kept informed the whole way and somebody is always available for help.

9/10

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

Great support. There are dedicated people to help and guide you through the whole process as well as colleagues who are or have been going through the apprenticeship.

10/10

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

Support is great and always available if needed.

10/10

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

It will help a lot. Not only from a technical perspective, but also from a personal one and dealing with colleagues and members of the public.

9/10

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 that I am aware of, but I am sure there will be given the size of the company; especially after Covid.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support, pay, work-life balance and day-to-day work.

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

Do your research, be customer focused and think in terms of health and safety.