substation fitter Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintaining equipment in distribution and primary substations, inspection of substation equipment , testing , maintenance and installation of substation batteries.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • developed new electrical and mechanical skills

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • most days are enjoyable

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • relatively structured but could do with more off the job training

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

    • sufficient support

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • a relative amount of support

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

    • gives me good knowledge and skills to help me in my role

    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.)

    • N/A

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • good training with a variety of roles and flexible working hours

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

    • worth looking into

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Reading

April 2025

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