Trainee Cheif Engineer Fibre Jointer Review

Connecting Fibres either overhead on poles or underground in joint boxes. Pulling cables in through ducts, or installing fibre over head. Currently still in training at a training school in Southampton. So very excited with the upcoming courses. Every day seems to be different and full of learning which is great. Never feel out of place and always given the correct information and methods of practice

I have learnt how to correctly manually handle equipment. Correctly use all the high quality tools provided. I’ve also learnt how to climb telegraph poles. All the top end equipment makes life so much easier and gives you confidence in what you do. Also learned a lot about myself and what I can do when I put my mind to it.

I enjoy my programme of training so much that I even get excited to come back on the Sunday evening. When provided with such a high quality standard of training, brand new works vehicle, amazing work uniform and top end tools and materials it really shows you how much openreach are willing to invest in you and give you a great career. All the trainers are brilliant and really make the training enjoyable. Also by having a great manager behind me I never feel scared to pick up the phone and ask for help as I know he will gladly do so. Amazing company and amazing training.

The organisation of the training is perfect. You know exactly where to be and what time. It’s well laid out and you can get instant access to the training programme via phone or laptop which gives you the whole lay out for the whole training course. I know where I’m gonna be from start to finish, Where to park my van, What hotel, How to use all the apps for parking it’s all laid out perfectly.

Incredible amounts of support wether it be financial or mental health and well-being. I know I could pick up the phone for any reason being a personal or work issue and i will be helped and guided to resolve my issue straight away without question. Feels like your part of one big family.

As much as I need. They will help me as much as they can, and always try their best to make sure I understand all the training courses working towards my final qualification. I even have assigned days off the tools to carry on with my course work with a trainer in a class room.

Once I’ve completed my qualification I will feel so confident when carrying out day to day works because I know that I have covered everything in detail within my training period. This will help me perform better in my role because I will feel confident with the work and working safely doing so.

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I genuinely feel like this company is great, work life balance is spot on, you can do overtime if you’d like to, your safety is there main priority. They give you top of the range tools, uniform, access equipment, materials, work phone, laptop the list goes on. I’m hoping this will be a job for life because openreach is that good.

Research the company’s values, have some knowledge about the company because some of it is incredible. It’s a scary process, but do not stress everyone you meet, wether it be online on a teams meeting or face to face at your first induction week to the business, they all make you feel so welcome and will help you with whatever you need. I’ve never felt more welcomed into a business. And I would highly recommend it to anyone.