Assembly Apprentice Review

Currently I am on placements in different departments meaning that I'm seeing other sides of the plant. Currently, my daily tasks involve lots of different projects where I have to communicate with other associates from different departments.

Yes, I have had lots of opportunities to develop all sorts of skills, both in the workplace and at college. Lots of the college course material has benefited me when moving into different departments at work.

I enjoy it a lot, the other associates at work are always helpful and are friendly. The work is enjoyable the majority of the time as it is usually something new and interesting.

The first two years of the apprenticeship could have gone smoother but COVID didn't help it. However, since starting my third year it has been well organised with both college and work.

If there are any problems there are plenty of different people to go to and any issue I have had, it has been sorted efficiently and quickly. There is plenty of support.

I receive a lot of support from the college when it comes to working towards the qualifications. Recently our workload has risen a lot, and our teacher has given up his saturday mornings to put on an extra optional lecture which helps a lot!

I feel like the qualifications I have gained and am working to benefit me a lot when I am at work. Different tasks pop up and I feel like the things I learnt at college have assisted me massively to be able to confidently complete these tasks.

Before COVID, I participated in multiple Go Karting races with others from work as a social event which was organised by other associates. Usually, once a year in the summer, Rolls-Royce hosts a family day where everybody is able to get together.

Yes

There are so many opportunities to take and lots of different job roles out there to suit anyone. The apprenticeship scheme is also very good as it allows you to choose your path to hopefully start a successful career.

The interview process was quite full on as it involved exams, a practical test and an interview where you had to present a project. But confidence and proving you can work well in a team will definitely benefit you.