Telecoms field operative Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am a openreach engineer on a day to day basis I fix faults on phone lines , provide new phone lines to both residential and commercial customers . Test phone lines and provide normal and fibre broadband.

8/10

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

Yes I have learnt new skills as this type of job is completely new to me ,

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is very enjoyable as am loving learning the new skills .

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised as we get time away from day to day work to work on the course work that accompanies the apprenticeship

9/10

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

We get good Suport we have patch leads and ppl the we have buddied with that also offer support

8/10

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

As much as we ask for as long as it does impact on business too much .

8/10

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

It helps me understand my role more

8/10

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.)

I am sure there is but in the current climate they haven’t been overly expressed.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good job good company and lots to learn and do ,

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

Speak to other employees and see how they feel .