Trainee Field Engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

My role is a trainee field engineer ! Day-to-day basis is to go customers houses, install fibre internet connection, possibly fix some of the issues they have.

10/10

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

New skills: Climb a pole , use ladders safe, tetra safety set up, work underground safely

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy every minute of it! Challenging task been set up by trainers and/or person out on the field!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, I always know what I’m doing 4-6 weeks ahead! Everyday covers the must subjects

10/10

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

Any question I have it’s never seem to be silly to them , always getting phone calls and emails to ask how I’m getting on with my jobs and how I’m getting on with the trainings.

10/10

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

So much support! If I get stuck on anything I always ask and I get a really good explanation, we do talk through the issues , where I did get stuck .

10/10

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

Really well! Always direct me in the right direction, showing me different ways to deal with the situation, better ways mostly ( which does help to get it right on a safe manner.

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.)

Current situation with COVID does not allow us to do so!

6/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A company as big as Openreach still looks after their staff, kit you out well, make sure you get home safe after everyday.They provide you with everything , good rate of pay (even in training period).all in all it’s a nice company to work for!

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

Just do it! Even if you have not done anything like this before they will get you through all the training in a safe manner! They provide you all the information you will need, all they want you to do for them take is serious and listen to them!