Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Assembling and disassembling formula 1 powertrains.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • NVQ level 3 in mechanical manufacture engineering HNC combined engineering Health and safety Geometric tolerance and dimensioning

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My apprenticeship is very enjoyable as it is an every changing environment so you are constantly learning and evolving as a person.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • I am valued as one of the employees and not just as an apprentice. Always given the option of extra work and encouraged to pursue my chosen career path.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Regular meetings and support from both internal and external sources with constant meetings with both learning provider and company to ensure I am on track and getting the best experience along with learning.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Excellent, there is always someone to turn to with any questions you have.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Constant support with regular meeting to track and update progress with both HR team and line managers.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well I travel 35 miles each way every day and covers all my rent and a little bit left over for personal use!

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Many opportunities with the company putting on family days and being able to watch the races on a big screen in the restaurant. Last year we were all given a pass to the practice days at Silverstone which was very rewarding.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Excellent company to work for and


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • Make sure you have a genuine interest in this line of work from following and watching the races to building and making things yourself at home.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

March 2015


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