Engineering Technician Review

by Schneider Electric

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

As we change different departments, it depends what department I am currently in. Every department allows me to work as they would once experienced enough to handle the jobs on my own. Allowing me my independence in the job role.

10/10

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

I have learnt how to find knowledge using my different resources

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy work and college

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very structured I know where I am going to be each time I switch and they give me a brief overview of what I am going to be doing in the placements

10/10

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

I get support from everyone in the business. Everyone has the time for you and they are all really nice

10/10

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

They give us ample time to be able to work on getting qualifications and will support if needed

10/10

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

I feel as though my qualification is going well but a lot of the stuff we learn doesn't carry over

10/10

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 play football and squash with some of the people from work

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It has a great culture with great people and they're very supportive and give lots of opportunities

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

be calm and not overbearing in the interview