Operations Engineering Apprentice Review

by Sky

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Help run performance and automation scripts, along with self learning e.g "code academy for learning new languages".

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Progress made with learning new languages. Also completed a Software Testing module for my apprenticeship.

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

    • I enjoy the course as I.T is a passion of mine.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Sky?

    • Feel valued in that people do tend to listen to ideas and suggestion you have.

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

    • Partly organised. I know what modules I will be doing but other areas are left lacking.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Unable to comment at such an early time.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much support as I require.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • If I was younger I'd be absolutely perfect, but seen as I have rent, a car and other outgoings its lacking abit.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • We get emails about various outings but as of now not many i'd really want to go too.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Sky to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Cause sky so far is a good, fun environment to work in. Staff are generally open to a chat and friendly.

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

    • Just do it. Big corporation where lots of progression opportunities.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Yorkshire & The Humber

October 2015

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