LGV Technician apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am trusted to drive vans and cars around the Thames valley. I spend some time in the office to practice my theory test.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learn how to work with initiative in many different ways as there are always challenges popping up that I have to overcome.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am really enjoying my programme due to the people I have met and the trust they have in me.

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

    • My apprenticeship is well structured and lengthened out so we are never bored. Some parts get a bit slow but thats just because sometimes we complete the work and there are no tasks left.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • There is a lot of support in the Business in the way we have been given many different numbers to contact help if we need it. Our apprenticeship provider also has supplied a number incase we need it.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We are left to learn what we need to by ourselves/with peers which helps us independently learn what we need to.

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

    • My qualification will give me a chance at a career. Just in the few months I have been here has definitely helped me as a person and and a worker.

    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.)

    • There are extra curricular activities around the business but I am yet to attend any due to how busy i am in work. But if i asked they would be more than happy to let me attend.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The opportunities around the business and the people you meet is what makes it worth it.

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

    • Try your hardest at everything and just hit them head on.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver

Basingstoke

January 2024

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