Mechanical and electrical technician Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

Doing a variety of jobs which involve mechanical and electrical work

8/10

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

I’ve learnt lots of new skills which may involve electrical drawings, how to install new assets, how to find faults and more

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

At the start of my programme I was put with people who did not know what they were doing but in the last year I have made good progress as I have a good mentor

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I used to have apprentice meetings every two months but haven’t had any for the last year

6/10

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

I didn’t receive much support at the start of my apprenticeship but since moving team last year I felt I have been given good support

6/10

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

I’m not really given any support from my provider but guidance to when mistakes are made on write ups

6/10

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

It gave me a good start when I started working on site

7/10

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.)

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Variety of jobs and learning new things everyday

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

Do not fall behind when you are given tasks to do