Electrical Engineer Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role involves carrying out maintenance on plant and equipment. This can be either reactive or planned work.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have developed new skills in my role as an electrical engineer.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy the work side however find the college side very frustrating and can often demotivate me.

    5/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Poorly organised.

    2/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • 8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • 3/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • 3/10
  • 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.)

    • 2/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I believe that every day at Thames provides a new challenge which helps develop a whole range of skills.

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

    • To be patient and have the desire to work hard.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Oxford

May 2023

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