Customer Projects Engineer Review

by Schneider Electric

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

As a Customer Projects Engineer, I am responsible for processing the ETO (Engineer To Order) orders which are ordered in the Scarborough Plant, preparing the spec sheets, follow the order through the design and production stages while communicating updates with customer and then arranging delivery to the customer.

8/10

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

I have learnt many new skills and been able to develop existing skills, one main skill being my customer services skills. In my previous jobs, I have required customer service skills however in this job I have been able to develop these into written skills along with verbal communication skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far I have enjoyed the programme for multiple reasons, the main one being able to complete my uni degree alongside expanding my work knowlegde and experience. At the beginning of the programme being able to network with the other apprentices and graduates was very enjoyable.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme from Schneider's side has been rather structured once the initial teething issues were out of the way. From the university side, it was not so well structured however this has been rectified and improved over the past years.

7/10

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

I receive full support from the employer to assist me to be able to complete my university work along with my day-to-day job

9/10

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

The university is very approachable and supportive, they are also very open to receive comments on what is working and not working along with our ongoing experience with the course.

8/10

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

I have noticed some cross overs between my qualifications and current role however not significantly, majority performance is due to onsite experience

5/10

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.)

Since COVID restrictions have been relaxed there have been an increase in social activities and networking events, this have been really enjoyable due to being able to socialise with colleagues which I do not work with on a daily basis and building a better work ethos.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good place to work, the business is continuously growing meaning there is endless opportunities for growth and development Schneider is such a wide range company meaning there is so much potential to develop and relocate

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

N/A