Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am currently in my first year of an engineering apprenticeship doing 3 month secondments in each manufacturing department. My daily tasks can involve anything from machining parts manually or manufacturing parts on a CNC machine to checking parts for quality and tolerance.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I learn new skills everyday. The people I work with are all very experienced and knowledgeable so its easy to learn from them.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am enjoying it very much due to the large variety of activities I get to do on a day to day basis.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • I started in September 2014 and already feel like part of the team, everyone is very helpful and welcoming.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I am doing 3 month secondments in each department which is a very good structure because I get to experience everything in my first year.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • If I have any trouble with anything my training provider is very useful and gives me support when I need it.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer supports me whenever I need it, the HR department are very useful.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary meets my costs, travelling to work is my biggest expense.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • The company have many sporting, charity and family events outside of work that are very popular.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company is a great starting point for any engineer, there is a lot to learn from the workers at AMG HPP.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
  • Any past experience you have had in engineering you should build upon. Show the company that you are passionate about engineering and you want to learn.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

April 2015


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