Network Engineer apprentice Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Network maintance, and fixing faults. Working on Fibre or HFC

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

    • Lots of new skills, previously never worked on the copper network so all those skills and ways of working are new to me. Lots of fibre skills learnt and the theory behind fibre optics and light

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

    • I enjoy my job, my training and the company i work for. I feel well compensated and looked after.

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

    • Structered pay increases and the learning is taught in modules in a specific order

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

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

    • 3/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Unfortunately there is a disconnect between our qualification and our job role

    2/10
  • 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.)

    • Lots of networking activities and get togethers, bbq's and summer parties and always a Christmas do. I have for 2 years been on a charity bike ride in all parts of europe

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Benefits are excellent. work life balance is great. Management is good and i feel well paid especially for an apprnetice

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

    • Take your time for your application, it may take a while but its so worth it. VMO2 don't use CV's so your application is how we see you for you

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Manchester

April 2025

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