Apprentice Engineer Review

by Gatwick Airport

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Learning how to carry out preventiative maintenance and responive repair with technicians by shadowing and getting hands on experience out on the job.

8/10

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

Have learnt to fault find electrical systems. Understand pressure systems. Understand mechanical systems and a high range of varying assets at the airport.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Hugely enjoy learning how equipment work, learning how to carry out activities and what to do in the event of a failure.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised by my line manager. Good communication from all parties and lots of support. Training centre however, had been unorganised this year.

6/10

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

My employer has given me lots of support though mentors, personal assistance and support from who we work with.

9/10

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

Training center has been tricky this year due to internal issues (eg. Staffing). However we have now got a more stable lecturer who is now assisting us with class work and assignments.

6/10

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

It provides us with a good set of foundation knowledge to understand whk more specialised equipment works. We also learn how to stay safe and makes it easier to learn about equipment at work.

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.)

Networking events and social activities. Plus a yearly team building trip and end of year event.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Gatwick Airport to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Brilliant support from employer all technicians and other staff. Learning lots and enjoy the job.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gatwick Airport?

Good communication, a willingness to learn and commitment.