HSEQ Apprentice Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work as a Health and Safety Advisor Apprentice. Its my role to put measures in to place and making sure policies and procedures are followed to make sure everyone goes home safe at the end of every working day.

10/10

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

I am developing a inside into the world of safety culture and how safety is implemented in the work place.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme. I am learning new skills every day, my classes are enjoyable, I get ongoing support from my peers and love that I am developing a career for myself.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's well structured and organized.

10/10

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

I receive ongoing support form my colleagues and management team.

10/10

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

I get given a study day every week to concentrate on coursework and revision. If I am stuck or need help with anything my colleagues are more than happy to help and support me.

10/10

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

It is giving me a foundation on knowledge to be able to develop my skills and knowledge further within my 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.)

At the moment due to Covid there is only a lot of virtual events such as wellbeing sessions and quizzes.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great company to work for and recognized world wide. There is loads of benefits working for VM such as career progression, courses, BUPA health care and discounted rates on VM products.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

Go for it !