Technical Engineer Review

by Schneider Electric

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

BMS. Commissioning the Heating, Cooling and ventilation in a building. Meeting customers, sub contractors & public.

9/10

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

Too many to list. Teamwork, communication & confidence

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

everyday i enjoy my job as it is engaging and different everyday.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised there is a path to follow but that can change if you want to experience something else.

7/10

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

support is provided whenever it is needed or wanted. From day to day work help or help with education and will back you up when the university isn't helping you out when it should

9/10

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

University wasn't great and only helped when it wanted to. All universities seem similar and won't help if they don't want to.

4/10

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

not an awful lot as there isn't much crossover as my role is very specialised. Obviously having a degree will help me alot in the future though.

7/10

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.)

every so often but they are a bit few and far between.

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

great career prospects and definitely the best in the business.

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

take every opportunity possible and just be yourself.