Electrical Engineering apprentice Review

by GSK

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:

I spend three days a week doing a City & Guilds Level 2 course in Electrical Installations. For the remaining two days of the week I come into work and take part in jobs with the day electricians in my department.

10/10

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

I have gained an NVQ Level 2 in the mechanical workshop and a BTEC level 3 in Electrical and Electronics, as well as an extra BTEC module in Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

5/10

9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it is an excellent opportunity

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

Work hard on the application form as this is the first stage of the process and influences who gets through to the next stage. If the candidate gets through to the assessment centre it is important that they are themselves.