Apprentice operator Review

Working in electrical panels, pulling cables, PAT testing, general testing, working with SIMS and MIMS

Learnt lots of new skills. I had no electrical background prior to working for kier, however i have learnt a lot from working with the electrical teams and doing college lessons on thursdays is helping me develop my hand skills further

I find it enjoyable because the jobs are always changing and not one job is the same so it doesnt really get boring too much

Its organised most of the time however i have found that on most jobs there will be things missing in order to start the job and some operators getting taken off one ongoing job for another one. But its structed so that i know who the managers are, who the site managers are and them making sure imat college every thursday

I receive a lot of support from my employer. We have a lot of mental health talks and other events for things like handling finances and mental health and general health. They're also very understanding of certain situations as well

Boston college is very supportive when helping to achieve the qualifications, they do a lot in the lessons but they also do a lot after college hours as well which is helpful if you're struggling in a certain aspect

Its helpful a little bit due to the theory however when doing college practical is doesnt relate to the apprenticeship in anyway but i think the work we do is very specific

no there are no extra curricular activities

Yes

good job, good pay, nice people

ask questions when you're on site or in the office, big yourself up in your CV but dont blatantly lie about things